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CPSCRecalled Jan 5, 2006 · #06061

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

Hazard

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

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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 3½ 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.

Product details

Product
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Type
Laboratory Equipment
Manufacturer
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice