Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #07572
Recall Date
2007-08-29
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Units Affected
About 138,000
Products Involved
Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps
Hazard
The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 107 reports of the ceramic torch head separating from its base. There are two reports of injuries, including cuts to the hands of a consumer who was picking up broken pieces, and a child who received a cut to the scalp from a falling torch head and a skin rash from the spilled oil.
Sold At
Sam's Clubs nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled oil torch lamp is 6 feet tall, with a green, bowl-shaped, ceramic open-flame lamp that is attached to a brown cast iron pole and stand. A flame snuffer is attached to the lamp by a chain. The lamp and pole can be disconnected from the base and the pole placed directly in the ground. The product was sold as a set of four torches.
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