The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06061·Announced 2006-01-05

C & A Scientific Recalls Metal Alcohol Burners Due to Fire Hazard

C & A Scientific is recalling about 3,000 metal alcohol burners because defective soldering can cause alcohol leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire and burn hazard with one reported minor injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe.

Plain-English summary

C & A Scientific Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 metal alcohol burners used in scientific experiments. The recall is due to defective soldering around the copper tubing that acts as a wick on the burner's lid. This defect can cause alcohol to leak, creating a fire and burn hazard.

The company has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering. One student reported receiving a minor burn to the hand. The burners were sold by education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., via catalog mail order or web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5. The product is identified by item number 97-5320 printed on the packaging.

Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately. They should return the products to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund. For additional information, consumers can contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Manufacturer
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Laboratory Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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