C & A Scientific Co. Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners

Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)

Date of Recall

2006-01-05

CPSC Release Number

06-061

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 681-6886

Units

About 3,000

Manufacturer

C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.

Sold By

Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard

Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.

Description

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 3 ½-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.

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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