CPSC recall · Reported July 21, 2010
Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. recalled This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black ….
Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in July 21, 2010. Reason: The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses …. Remedy: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be…. Verify recall #10306 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses ….
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- July 21, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10306 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
This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. The following are the UPC numbers included in this recall. The UPC number can be found on the tag. Model Number UPC Number Distribution Date Description A26I0683 1249584485 February 2008 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0037 1249597837 Between April 2008 - March 2009 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0943 639277779885 February 2009 5"-6" long black canister with a black metal lid, a wick and no wick cap. The product is sold in packages of 2. The canister is wrapped with light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo.
Reason for recall
The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10306 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2010 |
| Date initiated | July 21, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 324,000 units |
| 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
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
- Check the recall number (10306) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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