Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 16246 · Aug 23, 2016 · Crownplace Brands
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16246
- Date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Company
- Crownplace Brands
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Lamp burners
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Crownplace Brands' Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners. The solid brass lamp burners measure about four inches tall and three inches in diameter. The burner thread is about 3/8 inches long (about 9mm). "Aladdin MAXBrite500" is printed on the burner knob. The patent number is 3551086. "Aladdin" and the patent number are printed on the barrel of the burner.
What can happen
The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of thread failure, resulting in a first degree burn.
- Sold at
- Hardware and antique stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from July 2015 through July 2016 for between $100 and $400. The lamp burners were sold separately and as part of a lamp assembly.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lamp burners?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.