Fusion 3-in-1 Solar Powered Tiki Torch recalled due to fire hazard
- Starting date:
- July 25, 2019
- Posting date:
- July 25, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-70513
Last updated:
2021-02-22
Summary
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Product:
Fusion 3-in-1 Solar Powered Tiki Torch. -
Issue:
The batteries in the solar-powered light fixture can overheat causing the light fixture to melt posing a fire hazard. -
What to do:
Consumers should return the affected product to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Affected products
Fusion 3-in-1 Solar Powered Tiki Torch
Product description
This recall involves the black 3-in-1 Solar Powered Tiki Torch with a filigree design with 96 LED's. The SKU is 24943 and the UPC is 672376249439. Affected products at Canadian Tire locations were sold under the "For Living" Brand and can be identified by the Canadian Tire item #052-1607-8.
Hazard identified
The batteries in the solar powered light fixture can overheat and cause the light fixture's housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.
As of February 22, 2021, the company has received 20 reports of the light melting in Canada, and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 8,613 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from January 1, 2019 to July 17, 2019.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Fusion Products Ltd.
5 CHERRY BLOSSOM ROAD, UNIT 7
Cambridge
N3H 4R7
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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European Union Division of MU (1931) Ltd.
Shanghai
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For consumers who purchased the product from Lowes, please contact Fusion Products for return and refund instructions.
For more information, consumers may contact Fusion Products at 1-877-615-1378 or by email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.