CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
CPSC recall 04564. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund.
CPSC recall 04564 has the recall date 15 Jul 2004. The notice names the firm Jo-Ann Stores. The recall has about 36,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Torches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment. |
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| Units | 36,000 |
| Description | The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister. |
| Product | Bamboo Torch, About 36,000, Torches |
| Sold at | Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10. |
| Manufacturer | Jo-Ann Stores Inc |
| Made in | Hong Kong |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 36,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Torches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Jo-Ann Stores
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04564The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04564. https://recallregister.com/product/2763-cpsc-jo-ann-stores-inc-announce-recall-of-bamboo-torches/. 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 04564 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04564?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 36,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Hong Kong