Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-08 · 13260
Hazards
Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
13260
Date
2013-08-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Citronella Tabletop Torches
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2013 through June 2013 for between $8 and $20.
Importer(s)
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Country of manufacture
India
Description
This recall involves large and small round tabletop torches that have a wick and burn liquid citronella fuel. The large torches have a steel fuel container covered in multi-colored glass in a mosaic pattern. The large torch measures about 10 inches in diameter, 5 inches high, and weighs about 2 ½ pounds. The small torches have multi-colored glass fuel container with a metal and wire stand. They measure about 5 inches in diameter, 5½ inches high and weigh about one pound. "Table Top Torch distributed by Big Lots, Inc." and item #DC12-21111 (large torch) or Item #DC10-20160 (small torch) is printed on a yellow label on the bottom of the large torch and on a hang tag on the small torch.