CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
Published: October 15, 2001Recall ID: 02501Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use.
Product Description & Identification
The Coconut Bamboo Torch was item No. 34/483. The 54" outdoor luau torch, consists of a hollowed-out coconut shell atop a bamboo pole. The lamps were shipped in cardboard boxes on which the code, type of lamp, and "Made in Philippines" is written.
Affected Products
Coconut Bamboo Torches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Oriental-Trading-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Coconut-Bamboo-Torches |
| Title | CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bamboo-torches.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Coconut Bamboo Torches |
| Hazards › Name | When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Coconut Bamboo Torches |
| Products › Type | Torches |
| Products › Category I D | 2179 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 1,180 |
| Recall I D | 2224 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on how to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, NE |
| Retailers › Name | The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog, from May 2001 through July 2001, for about $9.00. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Coconut Bamboo Torch was item No. 34/483. The 54" outdoor luau torch, consists of a hollowed-out coconut shell atop a bamboo pole. The lamps were shipped in cardboard boxes on which the code, type of lamp, and "Made in Philippines" is written. |
| Recall Number | 02501 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Oriental Trading Company toll-free at (800) 723-6155, 24 hours a day. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Philippines |