Product Recall Number: 07-235
Why was BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches recalled?
Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 07-235
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-07-10
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,400 (about 40 with consumers) BonJour Professional Culinary Torches. Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.Name of Product: BonJour® Professional Culinary TorchesUnits: About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers)Importer: Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.Hazard: Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side.Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com.
Hazard Description: Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers)
Incidents: Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.
Sold At: Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).
Importers: Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed