Product Recall Number: 02-501
Why was Coconut Bamboo Torches recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 02-501
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-10-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Coconut Bamboo Torches
Description: PRODUCT: Bamboo Torches - Oriental Trading Company of Omaha, NE is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,180 Coconut Bamboo Torches sold through its mail order catalog. 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. The torches were sold nationwide from May 2001 through July 2001 for about $9.00.PROBLEM: 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.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company toll-free at (800) 723-6155, 24 hours a day, for information on how to receive a refund.Oriental Trading Company will notify consumers directly about this recall.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 1,180
Incidents: No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company toll-free at (800) 723-6155, 24 hours a day, for information on how to receive a refund.
Sold At: The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog from May 2001 through July 2001 for about $9.00.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Philippines
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed