Reported Oct 8, 2019
Ronson Brand Tech Torch Recalled by Zippo Due to Fire Hazard
Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford, Pa.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Ronson Tech Torch recall hotline toll-free at 800-407-0377 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at CR@RonsonRecall.com or online at www.RonsonRecall.com or www.zippo.com and click on Support at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ronson Tech Torch Auto Start
- Amount recalled
- About 660,000 (in addition, approximately 98,000 were distributed in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The Ronson Tech Torch can continue to produce a flame after the activation trigger is released into the off position, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Zippo has identified 36 reports in the United States of the Ronson Tech Torch continuing to operate after being turned off, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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