CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
USCPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
Recalling Firm: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister.
Affected Products
Bamboo Torch
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Jo-Ann-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bamboo-Torches |
| Title | CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bamboo-torch.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bamboo Torch |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | Bamboo Torch |
| Products › Type | Torches |
| Products › Category I D | 2179 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 36,000 |
| Recall I D | 2763 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister. |
| Recall Number | 04564 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Call Jo-Ann Stores at (877) 527-2677 Ext. 8454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |
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