CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2003
CPSC, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
The Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo. recalled The Eddie Bauer lantern, sold exclusively at Target stores, is ocean blue with two mantle….
CPSC, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns was recalled by The Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo. in September 25, 2003. Reason: The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if…. Remedy: Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for …. Verify recall #03194 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if….
- None
- agency class
- 12K units
- affected scope
- September 25, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03194 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Eddie Bauer lantern, sold exclusively at Target stores, is ocean blue with two mantles. It has a glass globe, electronic ignition, and an extra-large hood and handle. When assembled, the lantern sits on a plastic base that houses the propane fuel cylinder. The "Eddie Bauer" name appears on the front of the product on an oval panel immediately below a black on/off switch. The Wenzel Company produces the lantern under license with Eddie Bauer.
Reason for recall
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the lantern from the propane cylinder and should return only the lantern itself to the Target store.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03194 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Affected scope | 12,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the la…
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