CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
Published: January 5, 2006Recall ID: 06061Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.
Affected Products
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-C--A-Scientific-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Alcohol-Burners |
| Title | CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/65423050ddfc4ec28d4e19810054ac02.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Metal Alcohol Burner |
| Hazards › Name | Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand. |
| Products › Name | Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments) |
| Products › Type | Laboratory Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2023 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 3183 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2006-01-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 06061 |
| Manufacturers › Name | C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |