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CPSC, Conros Corp. Announce Recall of Fuel Canisters for Outdoor Bamboo Torches

Name of Product:
"Summer Lights" brand fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches
Hazard:

The fuel canister assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
May 22, 1998
Units:

About 30,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers may call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 anytime for refund or replacement information.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Conros Corp., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 "Summer Lights" brand fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches. The fuel canister assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.

Conros is aware of three incidents in Ontario, Canada, in which the bamboo pole caught on fire. No injuries or property damage was reported.

The recall involves only those "Summer Lights" torches equipped with a refillable plastic fuel canister with a metal flame guard attached by a spring. "Summer Lights Torch...Refillable Fuel Canister," is written on the front of the plastic fuel canister. Consumers fill the fuel canisters with citronella and place them into a bamboo pole.

Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold the torches from April through May 1998 for about $5.

Consumers should stop using these "Summer Lights" torches immediately, and call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 anytime for refund or replacement information.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these "Summer Lights" torches immediately, and call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 anytime for refund or replacement information.

Incidents/Injuries:

Conros is aware of three incidents in Ontario, Canada, in which the bamboo pole caught on fire. No injuries or property damage was reported.

Sold At:
Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold the torches from April through May 1998 for about $5.
Recall number:
98-116

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