Meyer Recalls BonJour Professional Culinary Torches Due to Fire Hazard
Meyer Corporation is recalling BonJour Professional Culinary Torches because butane fuel can leak from the assembly, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 hazard where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif., is recalling BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches. The recall involves the torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high with a visible fuel gauge, a black base, and a black or brown handle. The silver-colored torch assembly has the word "BonJour" printed on the side.
The recall is being issued because butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
About 4,400 units were distributed, with about 40 in the hands of consumers. The torches were sold at various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 when sold alone or about $70 when included as part of the Bain Marie Set. Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund. For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.meyer.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
- Manufacturer
- Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.
- Affected units
- 4,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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