Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
What was recalled
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.
Hazard
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Injuries
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
United Kingdom
Where it was sold
- Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50.
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