CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches and
Replacement Fuel Canisters
Name of Product: Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
Units: About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters
Manufacturer: Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard: The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches
and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause
the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of
burn injuries and property damage.
Incidents/Injuries: Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches
catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine
reports of minor property damage.
Description: These 5-foot-tall Tiki(r) 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(r)
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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware
stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $5
and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40.
Consumer Contact: Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 239-6664
anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com
Replacement Fuel Canisters
Name of Product: Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
Units: About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters
Manufacturer: Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard: The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches
and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause
the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of
burn injuries and property damage.
Incidents/Injuries: Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches
catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine
reports of minor property damage.
Description: These 5-foot-tall Tiki(r) 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(r)
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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware
stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $5
and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40.
Consumer Contact: Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 239-6664
anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com
