Safety regulator, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
Recall 06061 · Jan 5, 2006 · C & A Scientific Co. Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06061
- Date
- Jan 5, 2006
- Company
- C & A Scientific Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
- Product type
- Laboratory Equipment
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.
What can happen
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.
- Sold at
- Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal alcohol burners (used in scientific experiments)?
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn 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.