Safety regulator, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
Recall 04564 · Jul 15, 2004 · Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
36,000
units affected
36,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04564
- Date
- Jul 15, 2004
- Company
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 36,000
- Product
- Bamboo Torch
- Product type
- Torches
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister.
What can happen
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bamboo torch?
Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, 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.