The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08600·Announced 2008-08-19

Gardener's Supply Recalls Flame Weeders Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders because a brass valve can separate, causing propane leaks and fire hazards.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling approximately 2,000 flame weeders sold in Vermont stores, via catalog, and online from March 2008 through July 2008. The recalled products are used to burn weeds and feature a long silver metal tube with a blue plastic handle attached to a 1-lb. propane tank by a two-piece brass valve.

The recall is due to a defect where the two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank. This separation allows propane to leak from the tank, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the valve leaking propane, including one report of flames, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders. They can return the product to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. for a full refund, including shipping costs. The company is also directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Flame Weeders
Manufacturer
Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Gardening Tools
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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