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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 29, 2009CPSC #09349

Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Lighting
Units affected
720,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Flame Guards with location of Flame GuardPicture of Recalled Flame Guard with RC detail
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