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Recall 02132 — "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" propane-fueled camping lanterns

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2002-04-02

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02132
Date of alert
2002-04-02
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001 Hazards: An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Wenzel-Reminds-Consumers-about-Recall-of-

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