Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10306. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
CPSC recall 10306 has the recall date 21 Jul 2010. The notice names the firm Atico International. The recall has about 324,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Torches.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received five reports of lacerations to fingers, including one that required stitches. Four of the injuries occurred when consumers were trying to retrieve a wick that had fallen into the canister. |
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| Units | 324,000 |
| Description | This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. The following are the UPC numbers included in this recall. The UPC number can be found on the tag. Model Number UPC Number Distribution Date Description A26I0683 1249584485 February 2008 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0037 1249597837 Between April 2008 - March 2009 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0943 639277779885 February 2009 5"-6" long black canister with a black metal lid, a wick and no wick cap. The product is sold in packages of 2. The canister is wrapped with light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo. |
| Product | Bamboo Torches, About 324,000 units, Torches |
| Sold at | CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5. |
| Distributor | Atico International USA Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 324,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Torches
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Atico International
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10306. https://recallregister.com/product/299-atico-international-usa-recalls-bamboo-torches-due-to-laceration-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10306 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received five reports of lacerations to fingers, including one that required stitches. Four of the injuries occurred when consumers were trying to retrieve a wick that had fallen into the canister.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10306?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 324,000 units
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China