Product Recall Number: 13-260
Why was Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards recalled?
Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 13-260
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-08-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Description: The glass citronella table torches can emit burning oil onto consumers, furniture and other property. Big Lots has received reports of fuel erupting from the torches with high flames. Injuries include second- and third-degree burns.
Hazard Description: Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 30,000
Incidents: Big Lots has received 20 reports of liquid fuel erupting from the torches with high flames, including two serious injuries with second and third degree burns and seven with minor burns. One of the serious burn injuries involved burns to the legs and abdomen and a second victim received burns all over the body while attempting to extinguish the flames. All of the incidents involved property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.
Sold At: Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2013 through June 2013 for between $8 and $20.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: India
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed