Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09349 · Sep 29, 2009 · Lamplight Farms
720,000
units affected
720,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09349
- Date
- Sep 29, 2009
- Company
- Lamplight Farms
- Units affected
- 720,000
- Product
- Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers
- Product type
- Fuel Containers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury.
- Sold at
- Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flame guards on clear-vu® torch fuel containers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit.
What is the 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.
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.