Sam's Club Recalls Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps for Fire and Injury Hazards

Plain-English summary

Sam's Club is recalling approximately 138,000 ceramic oil torch lamps sold nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007. The lamps, which were sold as a set of four for about $60, feature a 6-foot tall brown cast iron pole and a green, bowl-shaped ceramic open-flame lamp. The product was imported from China and distributed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The recall is due to a hazard where the ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use. This can cause the head to break and spill torch fuel, creating a risk of fire, burn injuries, and property damage. The company has received 107 reports of the torch head separating from its base. Two injury reports have been documented: one involving cuts to a consumer's hands while picking up broken pieces, and another involving a child who received a scalp cut from a falling torch head and a skin rash from spilled oil.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the lamps directly. For additional information, consumers can call the recall hotline at (800) 828-9316 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.walmartstores.com.

The recalled product

Product

Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps

Manufacturer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

Category

Consumer Product — Outdoor Lighting

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury
• laceration

Affected units

138,000

Distribution

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