Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08600 · Aug 19, 2008 · Gardener's Supply Co.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08600
- Date
- Aug 19, 2008
- Company
- Gardener's Supply Co.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Flame Weeders
- Product type
- Planting/Gardening Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flame weeders?
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.
What is the 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.
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.