Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Torch Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard



Torch Fuel Containers by Lamplight Farms, Inc. have been recalled, because the flame guards on the replacement torch fuel containers may malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is lit causing a potential fire hazard. The manufacturer has received to date approximately 35 reports of incidents where the fuel containers have melted along with one report of one consumer being burned. The product is called Flame Guards on Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers. There were approximately 720,000 recalled units. The term "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. The Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall. These products are sold at a variety of discount, hardware and home improvement stores from January 2008 to August, 2009. They range in price from $1 to $3. The product was manufacturered in China. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit by calling 866.671.988 (toll free) during office offices between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.lamplight.com/
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