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Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
Name of Product:
BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches
Hazard:

Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 11, 2007
Units:

About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers)

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,400 (about 40 with consumers) BonJour Professional Culinary Torches. Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.

Name of Product: BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches

Units: About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers)

Importer: Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.

Hazard: Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:
Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).
Importer(s):

Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
07-235

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