CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo
CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
Why was CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo recalled?
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund. Contact: Call Jo-Ann Stores at (877) 527-2677 Ext. 8454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bamboo Torch
- Company
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 36,000
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.
- Recall date
- July 15, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.