Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 08600. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. Gardener's Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.
CPSC recall 08600 has the recall date 19 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm Gardener's Supply. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Planting/Gardening Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,000 |
| Description | The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank. |
| Product | Flame Weeders, About 2,000, Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| Sold at | Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50. |
| Importer | Gardener's Supply Co |
| Made in | United Kingdom |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Planting/Gardening Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Gardener's Supply
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2008 | Gardener's Supply Company Recalls Candle-Powered Carousels Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08600The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08600. https://recallregister.com/product/4622-flame-weeders-recalled-by-gardener-s-supply-co-due-to-fire-and-burn-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 08600 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08600?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United Kingdom