CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
危险说明 Hazard
- Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
消费者联系信息
For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
相关企业
制造商:C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
制造国家/地区:China
零售商:Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.