Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard
USMeyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side.
Affected Products
BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Meyer-Recalls-Cooking-Torches-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/05ba1975f472487598d185ba15d7e1c3.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Culinary Torches |
| Hazards › Name | Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches |
| Products › Type | Cooking Torches |
| Products › Category I D | 1896 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers) |
| Recall I D | 3660 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set). |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side. |
| Recall Number | 07235 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meyer.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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