CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Once lit, the glass citronella table torches can flare up and emit burning lamp oil onto consumers and property, posing fire and burn hazards.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 8, 2013

Big Lots Recalls Tabletop Torches Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves large and small round tabletop torches that have a wick and burn liquid citronella fuel. The large torches have a steel fuel container covered in multi-colored glass in a mosaic pattern. The large torch measures about 10 inches in diameter, 5 inches high, and weighs about 2 ½ pounds. The small torches have multi-colored glass fuel container with a metal and wire stand. They measure about 5 inches in diameter, 5½ inches high and weigh about one pound. "Table Top Torch distributed by Big Lots, Inc." and item #DC12-21111 (large torch) or Item #DC10-20160 (small torch) is printed on a yellow label on the bottom of the large torch and on a hang tag on the small torch.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to any Big Lots store for a full refund.

Contact Information

Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2013 through June 2013 for between $8 and $20.
Injuries
Big Lots has received 20 reports of liquid fuel erupting from the torches with high flames, including two serious injuries with second and third degree burns and seven with minor burns. One of the serious burn injuries involved burns to the legs and abdom
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13260

Product Information

Product Name
Citronella Tabletop Torches
Product Type
Torches
Number of Units
About 30,000
Imported By
Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In
India

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.biglots.com
Full Contact Information

Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.biglots.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom for more information.