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Product recall · CPSCAugust 23, 2016Serious
Crownplace Brands Kerosene Lamp Burners
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.
Who to contact: Crownplace Brands at 800-457-5267 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@aladdinlamps.com or online at www.aladdinlamps.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves Crownplace Brands' Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners. The solid brass lamp burners measure about four inches tall and three inches in diameter. The burner thread is about 3/8 inches long (about 9mm). "Aladdin MAXBrite500" is printed on the burner knob. The patent number is 3551086. "Aladdin" and the patent number are printed on the barrel of the burner.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- August 23, 2016
- Made or distributed by
- Crownplace Brands Ltd, of Dalton, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of thread failure, resulting in a first degree burn.
Hardware and antique stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from July 2015 through July 2016 for between $100 and $400. The lamp burners were sold separately and as part of a lamp assembly.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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