Atico International recalls bamboo torches with a sharp edge inside the fuel canister lip that can cause lacerations when removing the wick. Discard or destroy these products as the manufacturer is no longer in business.
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.
Atico International recalls bamboo torches that have a sharp edge inside the fuel canister lip, which can cause lacerations when users try to remove the wick. This hazard affects torches sold between February 2008 and March 2009 with specific UPC numbers. The product should be discarded or destroyed as the manufacturer is no longer operating.
The fuel canister has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that can cause cuts when users try to remove the wick. This hazard occurs during normal use when the torch is being prepared for lighting.
Bamboo torch owners who purchased these products between February 2008 and March 2009 are affected. Users who handle the wick to light the torch are most at risk due to the laceration hazard.
Look for bamboo torches with a black metal canister and lid, wrapped in red bamboo or light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo. Check the UPC numbers listed: 1249584485, 1249597837, and 639277779885.
The product should be discarded or destroyed as the manufacturer is no longer in business.
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
The fuel canister has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that can cause lacerations when users try to remove the wick.
Bamboo torches with UPC numbers 1249584485 (February 2008), 1249597837 (April 2008 - March 2009), and 639277779885 (February 2009).
Check for a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid, wrapped in red bamboo or light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo. The product may have a wick cap made of dark metal or wood.
No fix or replacement is available as the manufacturer is no longer in business.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Atico International to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 299 — Atico International Bamboo Torches Hello, I own a Bamboo Torches that is covered by recall 299 from Atico International. The official recall notice states: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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