Safety regulator, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns
Recall 03194 · Sep 25, 2003 · The Wenzel Co.
12,300
units affected
12,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03194
- Date
- Sep 25, 2003
- Company
- The Wenzel Co.
- Units affected
- 12,300
- Product
- Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The Eddie Bauer lantern, sold exclusively at Target stores, is ocean blue with two mantles. It has a glass globe, electronic ignition, and an extra-large hood and handle. When assembled, the lantern sits on a plastic base that houses the propane fuel cylinder. The "Eddie Bauer" name appears on the front of the product on an oval panel immediately below a black on/off switch. The Wenzel Company produces the lantern under license with Eddie Bauer.
What can happen
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
The fix
Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the lantern from the propane cylinder and should return only the lantern itself to the Target store.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through July 2003, for between $38 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eddie bauer propane lanterns?
Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the lantern from the propane cylinder and should return only the lantern itself to the Target store.
What is the hazard?
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
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.