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Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches Recalled by Conros

Published: May 22, 1998Recall ID: 98116Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Description & Identification

Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches Recalled by Conros NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 1998 Release # 98-116 Company Phone Number: (800) 988-3956 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Conros Corp. Announce Recall of Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Conros Corp., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 "Summer Lights" brand fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches. The fuel canister assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite. Conros is aware of three incidents in Ontario, Canada, in which the bamboo pole caught on fire. No injuries or property damage was reported. The recall involves only those "Summer Lights" torches equipped with a refillable plastic fuel canister with a metal flame guard attached by a spring. "Summer Lights Torch...Refillable Fuel Canister," is written on the front of the plastic fuel canister. Consumers fill the fuel canisters with citronella and place them into a bamboo pole. Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold the torches from April through May 1998 for about $5. Consumers should stop using these "Summer Lights" torches immediately, and call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 anytime for refund or replacement information.

Affected Products

Summer Lights outdoor bamboo torch fuel canisters

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1998/CPSC-Conros-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Fuel-Canisters-for-Outdoor-Bamboo-Torches-
TitleFuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches Recalled by Conros
Hazards › NameFire & Fire-Related Burn
Products › NameSummer Lights outdoor bamboo torch fuel canisters
Products › TypeTorches
Products › Category I D2179
Recall I D6163
Recall Date1998-05-22T00:00:00
DescriptionFuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches Recalled by Conros NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 1998 Release # 98-116 Company Phone Number: (800) 988-3956 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Conros Corp. Announce Recall of Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Conros Corp., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 "Summer Lights" brand fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches. The fuel canister assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite. Conros is aware of three incidents in Ontario, Canada, in which the bamboo pole caught on fire. No injuries or property damage was reported. The recall involves only those "Summer Lights" torches equipped with a refillable plastic fuel canister with a metal flame guard attached by a spring. "Summer Lights Torch...Refillable Fuel Canister," is written on the front of the plastic fuel canister. Consumers fill the fuel canisters with citronella and place them into a bamboo pole. Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold the torches from April through May 1998 for about $5. Consumers should stop using these "Summer Lights" torches immediately, and call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 anytime for refund or replacement information.
Recall Number98116
Manufacturers › 1 › NameConros
Manufacturers › 2 › NameSummer Lights
Last Publish Date2015-03-09T00:00:00

Overview

  • Recalling FirmConros, Summer Lights
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