BonJour Professional Culinary Torches; Bain Marie Sets

Description: Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2007 Release #07-235 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 226-6568 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: BonJour® Professional Culinary Torches Units: About 4,400 (about 40 with consumers) Importer: Meyer Corporation, U.S., of Vallejo, Calif. Hazard: Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: This recall involves the BonJour® Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour® Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word "BonJour" printed on the side. Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set). Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.meyer.com [Learn More]