Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported July 19, 2005
The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Lamplight Farms Inc., a Division of W.c. Bradley Company, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. recalled The recalled Tiki® Cone Metal Torch is a 6-foot-long outdoor open-flame lamp consisting o… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki® Cone Metal Torches Sold at Wal-Mart was recalled by Lamplight Farms Inc., a Division of W.c. Bradley Company, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. in July 19, 2005. Reason: The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart sto…. Verify recall #05227 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lamplight Farms Inc., a Division of W.c. Bradley Company, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. ….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05227 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #05227) was formally reported on July 19, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lamplight Farms Inc., a Division of W.c. Bradley Company, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 350,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,056 household products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 350,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
The recalled Tiki® Cone Metal Torch is a 6-foot-long outdoor open-flame lamp consisting of a black metal pole topped by a copper-colored, cone-shaped metal head. A black decorative rod spirals around the head of the torch. The torch head includes the fuel reservoir, cover and wick. It was sold under Lamplight Farms model numbers 1263 and 126301 and Wal-Mart item numbers 1656121 and 1691366. Both items were sold with the same UPC number 086861012635, which is located on the bottom of the printed hangtag.
The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05227 |
| Date reported | July 19, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 19, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Lamplight Farms Inc., a Division of W.c. Bradley Company, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 350,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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