CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2224.
The Coconut Bamboo Torch was item No. 34/483. The 54" outdoor luau torch, consists of a hollowed-out coconut shell atop a bamboo pole. The lamps were shipped in cardboard boxes on which the code, type of lamp, and "Made in Philippines" is written.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2224.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on how to receive a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Torches Were Sold Nationwide Through Oriental Trading Company's Mail Order Catalog, From May 2001 Through July 2001, For About $9.00. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2224.
Consumers may contact Oriental Trading Company toll-free at (800) 723-6155, 24 hours a day.
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The Torches Were Sold Nationwide Through Oriental Trading Company's Mail Order Catalog, From May 2001 Through July 2001, For About $9.00. Recall FAQ
The Torches Were Sold Nationwide Through Oriental Trading Company's Mail Order Catalog, From May 2001 Through July 2001, For About $9.00. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches. The notice was published on October 15, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,180 units are potentially affected.