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Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #08600, announced on August 19, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call gardener's supply co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. gardener's supply co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.. Affected brand: Gardener's Supply Co..
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.
Affected products
Flame Weeders
Recalled brands
Gardener's Supply Co.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. Gardener's Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.
Recall date
August 19, 2008
CPSC recall #08600 covers Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 19, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08600 is consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call gardener's supply co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. gardener's supply co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Flame-Weeders-Recalled-by-Gardeners-Supply-Co-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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