CPSCGeneral Alert
Calico Brands Recalls Scripto Premium Torches Due to Risk of Injury or Death fro...
Published: October 9, 2025Recall ID: 26006Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled torches violate the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters, posing deadly fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Scripto® Premium Torch which has a four-position adjustable metal nozzle, adjustable flame, hands free operation lock, black ergonomic non-slip rubber grip, and a metal base with black velvet on the bottom. The UPC number "0-70257-52226-6" is printed on the back of the product box.
Affected Products
Scripto® Premium Torch
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Calico-Brands-Recalls-Scripto-Premium-Torches-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Fires-and-Burns-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Multipurpose-Lighters |
| Title | Calico Brands Recalls Scripto Premium Torches Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Fires and Burns; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scripto-torch.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scripto® Premium Torch |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled torches violate the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters, posing deadly fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Scripto® Premium Torch |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 175,000 |
| Recall I D | 10421 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to the retailer for a full refund or store credit or contact Calico Brands for instructions on how to return the torches and receive a full refund. After contacting Calico Brands, consumers will receive a shipping label and appropriate hazmat packaging to return the torches free of charge. |
| Importers › Name | Calico Brands, of Ontario, California |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Homedepot.com from November 2024 through August 2025 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2025-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Scripto® Premium Torch which has a four-position adjustable metal nozzle, adjustable flame, hands free operation lock, black ergonomic non-slip rubber grip, and a metal base with black velvet on the bottom. The UPC number "0-70257-52226-6" is printed on the back of the product box. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 070257522266 |
| Recall Number | 26006 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Calico Brands toll free at 800-544-4837 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at premiumtorchrecall@calicobrands.com, or online at www.calicobrands.com/premiumtorchrecall.html or at www.calicobrands.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |