CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-07-15). Hazards: fire. About 36,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`04564`
Published	2004-07-15
Last updated	2025-04-15
Product category	Torches
Products	Bamboo Torch
Firm named in the title	Jo-Ann Stores Inc.
Firms	Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio (manufacturer)
Manufactured in	Hong Kong
Units (US)	36,000
Hazard classes	fire
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.

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.

Hazard

The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund.

Incidents and 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.

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