CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
CPSC recall 05249. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and contact Lamplight Farms to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement flame guards.
CPSC recall 05249 has the recall date 23 Aug 2005. The notice names the firm Lamplight Farms. The recall has about 963,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Torches.
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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 | Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of minor property damage. |
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| Units | 963,000 |
| Description | These 5-foot-tall Tiki® bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki® Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag. |
| Product | Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters, About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters, Torches |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $5 and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40. |
| Manufacturer | Lamplight Farms Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 963,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Torches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Lamplight Farms
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2011 | Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05249The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05249. https://recallregister.com/product/2998-cpsc-lamplight-farms-inc-announce-recall-of-tiki-bamboo-torches-and-re/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 05249 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of minor property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $5 and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05249?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China