CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.
Injuries
C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.
Manufacturer
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Recall Number
06061
Product Information
Product Name
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Product Type
Laboratory Equipment
Number of Units
About 3,000
Manufacturer Name
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Manufactured In
China