The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of Tiki® Cone Metal Torches sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from December 2003 through June 2005. The torches are manufactured by Lamplight Farms, a division of W.C. Bradley Company of Menomonee Falls, WI. The head and cover of the torches can come loose or dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill and posing a risk of fire and burn injuries. Lamplight Farms received one report that a torch head fell off the torch pole when bumped and spilled torch fuel, which was then ignited by a burning wick, resulting in second and third degree burns to a consumer.

The recalled Tiki® Cone Metal Torch is a 6-foot long open-flame lamp consisting of a black metal pole topped by a copper-colored, cone-shaped metal head. A black decorative rod spirals around the heard of the torch, which contains a fuel reservoir, cover and wick.

Torches were sold under Lamplight Farm Model Numbers:

• 1263
• 126301

Torches were also sold under Wal-Mart item numbers:

• 1656121
• 1691366

Both items were sold with the same UPC number, located on the bottom of the printed hangtag:

• 086861012635

Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-mart store for a refund. For more information, contact Lamplight Farms toll-free at 1-800-645-5267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

Source: “CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki® Cone Metal Torches Sold at Wal-Mart,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #05-227, July 19, 2005.