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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-08-08

Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Citronella Tabletop Torches

  • Brand Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
  • UPC 481005989802

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Big Lots is recalling tabletop torches that burn liquid citronella fuel due to a fire and burn hazard. The torches can flare up once lit and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property. Two sizes are affected: large round torches measuring about 10 inches in diameter and 5 inches high with a steel fuel container covered in multi-colored mosaic glass, and smaller torches measuring about 5 inches in diameter and 5½ inches high with a multi-colored glass fuel container and metal wire stand. The large torches are marked with item #DC12-21111 on a yellow label on the bottom, and the small torches are marked with item #DC10-20160 on a hang tag.

Consumers who own these recalled torches should immediately stop using them and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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