Zippo Manufacturing Company 2019-10-08 Home serious CPSC
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Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start Recall
Issued October 8, 2019 · Zippo Manufacturing Company · 66,000,098,000 units affected
In October 2019, Zippo Manufacturing Company recalled the Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start, a serious home recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The Ronson Tech Torch can continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, posing a fire hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Zippo Manufacturing Company to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ronson Tech Torch and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a refund in the form of a gift card.
Recall details
- Brand
- Zippo Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Home
- Recall date
- October 8, 2019
- Units affected
- 66,000,098,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Zippo.com and Amazon.com from February 2010 through July 2019 for between $30 and $40.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20007
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Zippo Manufacturing Company has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 138 Home recalls in our database.
- 66,000,098,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 15th Home recall we've logged in 2019.