Lantec, Inc. Recalls Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter
CPSC recall 91061. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC recall 91061 has the recall date 24 Apr 1991. The notice names the firm Eco-Lite. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel.
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| Description | April 24, 1991 Release # 91-061 Lantec, Inc. Recalls Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LanTec, Inc., Litchfield, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 100,000 bottles of Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter, 32 fl. oz. size. The product is much more flammable than ordinary charcoal lighter fluid and, if used or handled improperly around an ignition source, can be dangerous. Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter is an alcohol-based product that burns faster than other charcoal lighter fluids which are petroleum-based. The product may flash back to the bottle and explode if it is sprayed over hot charcoal. Initial complaints concerning this product were received on the CPSC's telephone hotline. The CPSC has learned of five reports of the bottles exploding in consumers' hands when this charcoal lighter fluid was sprayed on hot charcoal. Four of these explosions involved serious injuries, including hospitalizations for burns to the face, arms and hand, requiring skin grafts. The reason for the problem is that Eco-Lite is made of alcohol and has a low flash point. The other more familiar charcoal lighter fluids are made of… |
| Product | Eco-Lite Charcoal Starter, Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Manufacturer | Eco-Lite; Lantec |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1991: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1991
- 84
- Recalls of 1991 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 1991 in the category Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Eco-Lite
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 91061. https://recallregister.com/product/5080-lantec-inc-recalls-eco-lite-charcoal-starter/. 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 91061 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 91061 has no incident or injury text.