The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05227·Announced 2005-07-19

Lamplight Farms Recalls Tiki Cone Metal Torches Due to Burn Risk

Lamplight Farms is recalling Tiki Cone Metal Torches sold at Wal-Mart because the heads can detach, causing fuel spills and burns.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a reported injury with second and third-degree burns, which meets the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Lamplight Farms Inc., a division of W.C. Bradley Company, is recalling approximately 350,000 Tiki® Cone Metal Torches. These 6-foot outdoor open-flame lamps were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from December 2003 through early June 2005 for about $9. The torches were manufactured in China and sold under Lamplight Farms model numbers 1263 and 126301, as well as Wal-Mart item numbers 1656121 and 1691366. Both items share the UPC number 086861012635, located on the bottom of the printed hangtag.

The recall was issued because the head and cover of the 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 has received one report of a torch head falling off the pole when bumped, spilling fuel that was ignited by the burning wick. This incident resulted in second and third-degree burns to a consumer.

Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (800) 645-5267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.lamplightfarms.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tiki® Cone Metal Torch
Affected units
350,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 086861012635

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.