Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-08-19 · 08600
Hazards
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
08600
Date
2008-08-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Flame Weeders
Companies
Retailer(s)
Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
Country of manufacture
United Kingdom
Description
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.