Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Flame Weeders
Date of Recall
2008-08-19CPSC Release Number
08-600Manufactured In
United KingdomUnits
About 2,000Importer
Gardener’s Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.Sold By
Gardener’s Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener’s Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50Problem/Hazard
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
CPSC and Gardener’s Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder’s valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1 lb. propane tank.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener’s Supply Co. for a full refund including any shipping costs. Gardener’s Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Gardener’s Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site www.gardeners.comRecall Comments
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