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Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards

Recall 07-572 · August 29, 2007 · Sam's Club

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-572 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 29, 2007
Brand
Sam's Club
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps
Hazard
Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
Units
About 138,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 10, 2015

What was recalled

The recalled oil torch lamp is 6 feet tall, with a green, bowl-shaped, ceramic open-flame lamp that is attached to a brown cast iron pole and stand. A flame snuffer is attached to the lamp by a chain. The lamp and pole can be disconnected from the base and the pole placed directly in the ground. The product was sold as a set of four torches.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps · About 138,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Ceramic Oil Torch Lamp
Recalled Ceramic Oil Torch Lamp
Torch Lamp Pole Base
Torch Lamp Pole Base

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sam's Clubs nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007 for about $60.; Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 107 reports of the ceramic torch head separating from its base. There are two reports of injuries, including cuts to the hands of a consumer who was picking up broken pieces, and a child who received a cut to the scalp from a falling torch head and a skin rash from the spilled oil.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact the firm's recall hotline at (800) 828-9316 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walmartstores.com

Recall history and context

Sam's Club appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sam's Club recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps (About 138,000 units). The recalled oil torch lamp is 6 feet tall, with a green, bowl-shaped, ceramic open-flame lamp that is attached to a brown cast iron pole and stand.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.

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