CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister.

Is my product affected?

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• Bamboo Torch · About 36,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.; Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment.

Consumer contact

Call Jo-Ann Stores at (877) 527-2677 Ext. 8454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Jo-Ann Stores appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Jo-Ann Stores recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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