Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The hazard
The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.
Incidents reported: The firm has received one report of thread failure, resulting in a first degree burn.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
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.