CPSC, The Wenzel Co. Announce Recall of Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns
CPSC recall 03194. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the lantern from the propane cylinder and should return only the lantern itself to the Target store.
CPSC recall 03194 has the recall date 25 Sep 2003. The notice names the firm The Wenzel. The recall has about 12,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Poisoning. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,300 |
| Description | The Eddie Bauer lantern, sold exclusively at Target stores, is ocean blue with two mantles. It has a glass globe, electronic ignition, and an extra-large hood and handle. When assembled, the lantern sits on a plastic base that houses the propane fuel cylinder. The "Eddie Bauer" name appears on the front of the product on an oval panel immediately below a black on/off switch. The Wenzel Company produces the lantern under license with Eddie Bauer. |
| Product | Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns, 12,300, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through July 2003, for between $38 and $50. |
| Manufacturer | The Wenzel Co |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,300Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name The Wenzel
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2008 | Car Charging Units Made By The Wenzel Co. for LL Bean Air Beds Recalled Due To Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03194The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 03194. https://recallregister.com/product/2445-cpsc-the-wenzel-co-announce-recall-of-eddie-bauer-propane-lanterns/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03194 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through July 2003, for between $38 and $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03194?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
12,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China