The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·94062·Announced 1994-04-26

Loomis Recalls 33-Inch Citronella Scented Lawn Torches Due to Burn Risk

Loomis Sales Co. is recalling 33-inch Citronella Scented Lawn Torches because they may spatter hot wax and burn bystanders.

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 risk-of-harm product (burn injuries) where injury has been reported (10 incidents), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no deaths or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Loomis Sales Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 362,000 33-inch Citronella Scented Lawn Torches, Item GE221. These products were distributed to retailers nationwide from January 1993 to August 1993. The torches are 33-inch painted bamboo sticks supporting a wax candle covered in bright yellow wax paper, used outdoors for lighting and insect control.

The recall is being issued because the torches may spatter hot wax while in use, which can cause burn injuries to bystanders. Loomis Sales Co. has received 10 incidents allegedly involving burn injuries.

Consumers should stop using the lawn torches immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Loomis Citronella Scented Lawn Torches
Manufacturer
Loomis Sales
Category
Consumer Product — Candles & Candle Holders
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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