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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-07-21

Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard

Is my product affected?

Bamboo Torches

  • UPC 1249584485
  • UPC 1249597837
  • UPC 639277779885

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

What happened

Atico International USA is recalling bamboo torches used for outdoor gatherings due to a sharp edge inside the fuel canister's opening that can cause lacerations when consumers remove the wick. The recalled torches are black metal canisters ranging from 5"-6" long with black metal lids and bamboo wrapping in red, light beige, or dark brown colors. Three models are affected with UPC numbers 1249584485, 1249597837, and 639277779885, distributed between February 2008 and March 2009.

Since Atico International USA is out of business and no remedy is available, affected consumers should discard or destroy the product according to the recall notice.

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

Hazard

The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.

What should I do?

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Details from the source

This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. The following are the UPC numbers included in this recall. The UPC number can be found on the tag. Model Number UPC Number Distribution Date Description A26I0683 1249584485 February 2008 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0037 1249597837 Between April 2008 - March 2009 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0943 639277779885 February 2009 5"-6" long black canister with a black metal lid, a wick and no wick cap. The product is sold in packages of 2. The canister is wrapped with light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo.

Source

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

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