CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
⚠ 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-3183.
The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3183.
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or 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 Education Supply Dealers, Including Home Training Tools Ltd., By Catalog Mail Order Or Web Retailers From November 2004 Through October 2005 For About $5. 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-3183.
For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Education Supply Dealers, Including Home Training Tools Ltd., By Catalog Mail Order Or Web Retailers From November 2004 Through October 2005 For About $5. Recall FAQ
Education Supply Dealers, Including Home Training Tools Ltd., By Catalog Mail Order Or Web Retailers From November 2004 Through October 2005 For About $5. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners. The notice was published on January 5, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,000 units are potentially affected.