CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners

Active Recall Announced January 5, 2006 CPSC #06061

Quick answer

CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners is CPSC recall #06061, announced on January 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.. Affected brand: C & A Scientific Co. Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)

Recalled brands

C & A Scientific Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.

Recall date

January 5, 2006

Categories

Laboratory Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06061?

CPSC recall #06061 covers CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 5, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #06061?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06061 is consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-C--A-Scientific-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Alcohol-Burners. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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