The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·98116·Announced 1998-05-22

Conros Recalls Summer Lights Outdoor Bamboo Torch Fuel Canisters

Conros is recalling about 30,000 Summer Lights fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches because the assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.

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 with three reported incidents of the bamboo pole igniting, but no injuries or property damage were reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Conros Corp. is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 "Summer Lights" brand fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves torches equipped with a refillable plastic fuel canister with a metal flame guard attached by a spring. The text "Summer Lights Torch...Refillable Fuel Canister" is written on the front of the plastic fuel canister.

The fuel canister assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite. Conros is aware of three incidents in Ontario, Canada, in which the bamboo pole caught on fire. No injuries or property damage were reported in these incidents.

Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold the torches from April through May 1998 for about $5. Consumers should stop using these "Summer Lights" torches immediately and call Conros toll-free at (800) 988-3956 for refund or replacement information.

The recalled product

Product
Summer Lights outdoor bamboo torch fuel canisters
Manufacturer
Conros
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Torches
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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