Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 20007. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The Ronson Tech Torch can continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ronson Tech Torch and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
CPSC recall 20007 has the recall date 8 Oct 2019. The notice names the firm Zippo Manufacturing. The recall has about 660,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire.
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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 | Zippo has identified 36 reports in the United States of the Ronson Tech Torch continuing to operate after being turned off, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 660,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start. The torch is a red utility lighter with a black rubber handle, black trigger and metal nozzle. It is packaged with a Ronson butane fuel can. Ronson is printed on top of the torch and Tech Torch is printed on the base of the product. |
| Product | Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start, About 660,000 (in addition, approximately 98,000 were distributed in Canada) |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Zippo.com and Amazon.com from February 2010 through July 2019 for between $30 and $40. |
| Importer | Zippo Manufacturing Company |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 660,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls on the register that name Zippo Manufacturing
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2010 | Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard |
| 20 Oct 2004 | CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20007The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20007. https://recallregister.com/product/8681-ronson-brand-tech-torch-recalled-by-zippo-due-to-fire-hazard/. 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 20007 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Zippo has identified 36 reports in the United States of the Ronson Tech Torch continuing to operate after being turned off, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Zippo.com and Amazon.com from February 2010 through July 2019 for between $30 and $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20007?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20007?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 660,000 (in addition, approximately 98,000 were distributed in Canada)