CPSC, Oriental Trading Company Announce Recall of Coconut Bamboo Torches
CPSC recall 02501. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the torch container is filled with oil, the oil may spill and burn a consumer if the torch is used improperly, moved or jostled during use.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled Coconut Bamboo Torch immediately and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on how to receive a refund.
CPSC recall 02501 has the recall date 15 Oct 2001. The notice names the firm Oriental Trading. The recall has about 1,180 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Torches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,180 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Coconut Bamboo Torches, Approximately 1,180, Torches |
| Sold at | The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog, from May 2001 through July 2001, for about $9.00. |
| Importer | Oriental Trading Company |
| Made in | Philippines |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,180Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Torches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Oriental Trading
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2010 | Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 2 May 2007 | Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard |
| 23 Mar 2006 | Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets |
| 17 Dec 1996 | Wooden Beads & Tops Recalled |
| 31 Oct 1994 | CPSC Warns Of Choking Hazard From Halloween Pumpkin Erasers |
| 27 Aug 1993 | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Five Toys |
| 18 Apr 1990 | Oriental Trading Company, Inc. Recalls Two Wooden Trains Because Of Choking Hazard |
| 21 Nov 1989 | Nebraska Importer Recalls "Funny Clown" Dressing DolL |
| 4 Aug 1988 | Rainbow Kids Dolls Recalled By Importer |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02501The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02501. https://recallregister.com/product/2224-cpsc-oriental-trading-company-announce-recall-of-coconut-bamboo-torche/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02501 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The torches were sold nationwide through Oriental Trading Company's mail order catalog, from May 2001 through July 2001, for about $9.00.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02501?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
Approximately 1,180
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Philippines