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

危险说明 Hazard

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

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

Call Jo-Ann Stores at (877) 527-2677 Ext. 8454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio

制造国家/地区：Hong Kong

零售商：Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.