Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USFlame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.
Affected Products
Flame Weeders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Flame-Weeders-Recalled-by-Gardeners-Supply-Co-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1ac5188ac8e3447fb69e8102344c61cf.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Flame Weeder |
| Hazards › Name | The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Flame Weeders |
| Products › Type | Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2071 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 |
| Recall I D | 4622 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. Gardener's Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders. |
| Importers › Name | Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt. |
| Retailers › Name | Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank. |
| Recall Number | 08600 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Gardener's Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.gardeners.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United Kingdom |
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