August 19, 2008
Gardeners Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders. The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
CPSC and Gardeners Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeders valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1 lb. propane tank.
The weeders were sold by Gardeners Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardeners Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50. They were made in the United Kingdom.
Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardeners Supply Co. for a full refund including any shipping costs. Gardeners Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.
For additional information, contact Gardeners Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site, www.gardeners.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
