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Recall 13260 — Citronella Tabletop Torches

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2013-08-08

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
13260
Date of alert
2013-08-08
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
0481005989802
Reported risk: This recall involves large and small round tabletop torches that have a wick and burn liquid citronella fuel. The large torches have a steel fuel container covered in multi-colored glass in a mosaic pattern. The large torch measures about 10 inches in diameter, 5 inches high, and weighs about 2 ½ pounds. The small torches have multi-colored glass fuel container with a metal and wire stand. They measure about 5 inches in diameter, 5½ inches high and weigh about one pound. "Table Top Torch distributed by Big Lots, Inc." and item #DC12-21111 (large torch) or Item #DC10-20160 (small torch) is printed on a yellow label on the bottom of the large torch and on a hang tag on the small torch. Hazards: Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Big-Lots-Recalls-Tabletop-Torches

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