CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-15 · 02501
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
02501
Date
2001-10-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Coconut Bamboo Torches
Companies
Retailer(s)
The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog, from May 2001 through July 2001, for about $9.00.
Importer(s)
Oriental Trading Company, of Omaha, NE
Country of manufacture
Philippines
Description
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.