Lamplight Farms Replacement Torch Fuel Containers recall: Fire Hazard
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Lamplight Farms Replacement Torch Fuel Containers recalled?
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit. Contact: For more information, contact Lamplight toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lamplight.com
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
- Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers
- Company
- Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 720,000
- Sold at
- Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3.
- Recall date
- September 29, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall.