Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07235 · Jul 11, 2007 · Meyer
4,400
units affected
4,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07235
- Date
- Jul 11, 2007
- Company
- Meyer
- Units affected
- 4,400
- Product
- BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
- Product type
- Cooking Torches
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bonjour® professional culinary torches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.
What is the hazard?
Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.
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.