CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
Recalled October 15, 2001 · CPSC recall 02501 · Oriental Trading
Hazard
When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on how to receive a refund.
Units
Approximately 1,180
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Description
The Coconut Bamboo Torch was item No. 34/483. The 54" outdoor luau torch, consists of a hollowed-out coconut shell atop a bamboo pole. The lamps were shipped in cardboard boxes on which the code, type of lamp, and "Made in Philippines" is written.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on how to receive a refund.
Contact
Consumers may contact Oriental Trading Company toll-free at (800) 723-6155, 24 hours a day.
Product
Coconut Bamboo Torches
Imported by
Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, NE
Retailers
The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog, from May 2001 through July 2001, for about $9.00.
Made in
Philippines
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →