CPSC Recall in 2007: Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-572

Date: August 28, 2007

Product Name: Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 138,000 Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps. The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.Name of Product: Ceramic Oil Torch LampsUnits: About 138,000Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Hazard: The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 107 reports of the ceramic torch head separating from its base. There are two reports of injuries including cuts to the hands of a consumer who was picking up broken pieces, and a child who received a cut to the scalp from a falling torch head and a skin rash from the spilled oil.Description: The recalled oil torch lamp is 6 feet tall with a green, bowl-shaped, ceramic open-flame lamp that is attached to a brown cast iron pole and stand. A flame snuffer is attached to the lamp by a chain. The lamp and pole can be disconnected from the base and the pole placed directly in the ground. The product was sold as a set of four torches.Sold at: Sam's Clubs nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007 for about $60.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm's recall hotline at (800) 828-9316 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.walmart.com.

Hazard Description:

The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 138,000

Incidents:

The firm has received 107 reports of the ceramic torch head separating from its base. There are two reports of injuries including cuts to the hands of a consumer who was picking up broken pieces, and a child who received a cut to the scalp from a falling torch head and a skin rash from the spilled oil.

Sold At:

Sam's Clubs nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured In:

China