Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
USLamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Lamplight-Farms-Recalls-Replacement-Torch-Fuel-Containers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0d15df431c27424da141c80c53345299.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Flame Guards with location of Flame Guard |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7de4c97215954646907ec9ba57ecde59.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Flame Guard with RC detail |
| Hazards › Name | The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury. |
| Products › Name | Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers |
| Products › Type | Fuel Containers |
| Products › Category I D | 1959 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 720,000 |
| Recall I D | 5496 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3. |
| Recall Date | 2009-09-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 09349 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Lamplight toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lamplight.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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