Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2007
Release #07-235

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 226-6568
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches

Units: About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers)

Importer: Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif.

Hazard: Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meyer.com