The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26006·Announced 2025-10-09

Scripto Premium Torch recalled for fire and burn hazards due to safety standard violation

Calico Brands recalls approximately 175,000 Scripto Premium Torches sold nationwide from November 2024 through August 2025 because they violate the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters and pose fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting Score 3 (High) per the rubric. Although the torches violate a mandatory safety standard and pose fire and burn hazards, no injuries or deaths have been reported, which prevents a higher score.

Plain-English summary

Calico Brands is recalling approximately 175,000 Scripto Premium Torches due to a violation of the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters. The torches feature a four-position adjustable metal nozzle, adjustable flame, hands-free operation lock, black ergonomic rubber grip, and metal base. The UPC number 0-70257-52226-6 is printed on the back of the product box.

The recalled torches violate mandatory safety requirements for multipurpose lighters, posing a risk of deadly fires and burns. No injuries have been reported to date.

The torches were sold nationwide at Walmart and Home Depot stores and online at Walmart.com and Homedepot.com from November 2024 through August 2025 for approximately $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and return them to the retailer for a full refund or store credit. Alternatively, consumers can contact Calico Brands at 800-544-4837 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit www.calicobrands.com/premiumtorchrecall.html. After contacting Calico Brands, consumers will receive a free return shipping label and proper hazmat packaging.

The recalled product

Product
Scripto® Premium Torch
Manufacturer
Calico Brands, of Ontario, California
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
Affected units
175,000

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)

  • 070257522266

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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