CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
Source: CPSC Recall #06061
Recall Date
2006-01-05
Manufacturer
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Hazard
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Reported Injuries
C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28