Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves large and small round tabletop torches that have a wick and burn liquid citronella fuel. The large torches have a steel fuel container covered in multi-colored glass in a mosaic pattern. The large torch measures about 10 inches in diameter, 5 inches high, and weighs about 2 ½ pounds. The small torches have multi-colored glass fuel container with a metal and wire stand. They measure about 5 inches in diameter, 5½ inches high and weigh about one pound. "Table Top Torch distributed by Big Lots, Inc." and item #DC12-21111 (large torch) or Item #DC10-20160 (small torch) is printed on a yellow label on the bottom of the large torch and on a hang tag on the small torch.

Is my product affected?

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• Citronella Tabletop Torches · About 30,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2013 through June 2013 for between $8 and $20.; Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

Big Lots has received 20 reports of liquid fuel erupting from the torches with high flames, including two serious injuries with second and third degree burns and seven with minor burns. One of the serious burn injuries involved burns to the legs and abdomen and a second victim received burns all over the body while attempting to extinguish the flames. All of the incidents involved property damage.

Consumer contact

Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.

Recall history and context

Big Lots appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Big Lots 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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