Lamp burners recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 23, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall number

16246

Sold / distributed

Hardware and antique stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from July 2015 through July 2016 for between $100 and $400. The lamp burners were sold separately and as part of a lamp assembly.

Why it was recalled

The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves Crownplace Brands' Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners. The solid brass lamp burners measure about four inches tall and three inches in diameter. The burner thread is about 3/8 inches long (about 9mm). "Aladdin MAXBrite500" is printed on the burner knob. The patent number is 3551086. "Aladdin" and the patent number are printed on the barrel of the burner.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.