Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 20007 · Oct 8, 2019 · Zippo Manufacturing Company
660,000
units affected
660,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20007
- Date
- Oct 8, 2019
- Company
- Zippo Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 660,000
- Product
- Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start. The torch is a red utility lighter with a black rubber handle, black trigger and metal nozzle. It is packaged with a Ronson butane fuel can. Ronson is printed on top of the torch and Tech Torch is printed on the base of the product.
What can happen
The Ronson Tech Torch can continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ronson Tech Torch and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Zippo has identified 36 reports in the United States of the Ronson Tech Torch continuing to operate after being turned off, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Zippo.com and Amazon.com from February 2010 through July 2019 for between $30 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ronson tech torch auto start?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ronson Tech Torch and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
What is the hazard?
The Ronson Tech Torch can continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, 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.