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Lamplight Farms Inc. Announces Recall of nearly One Million Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
On August 23rd, Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin announced the recall of about 963,000 Tiki® Bamboo Torches and 18,000 Replacement Fuel Canisters for the model. The company states that the exterior surfaces of the lamp's flame guard can absorb fuel and ignite the torch and nearby combustibles, creating a serious burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Of the 33 reports of the torches catching fire that were reported to the company, there were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of property damage.
These 5-foot-tall Tiki® bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki® Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag.
Manufactured in China, there torches were sold at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 costing between $5 and $6 each. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40 each from the same locations.
Consumers are urged to stop use of the lamps immediately and to contact the retailer from which the lamp was purchased for replacement or refund.
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Of the 33 reports of the torches catching fire that were reported to the company, there were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of property damage.
These 5-foot-tall Tiki® bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki® Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag.
Manufactured in China, there torches were sold at Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 costing between $5 and $6 each. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40 each from the same locations.
Consumers are urged to stop use of the lamps immediately and to contact the retailer from which the lamp was purchased for replacement or refund.
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Published on Sep-1-05