CPSC Recall in 2006: CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-061

Date: January 04, 2006

Product Name: Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Metal Alcohol Burners used in scientific experiments. Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.Name of Product: Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)Units: About 3,000Manufacturer: C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.Hazard: Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Sold at: Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 3,000

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.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China