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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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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