
#BERNZOMATIC QUICKFIRE RECALL FREE#
A free replacement may be obtained by calling Irwin Industrial (which owns the BernzOmatic brand name) toll-free at 80. The screw in the head becomes loose and doesnt turn off the valve all the way allowing gas to seep out all the time. Pressure regulated for consistent inverted use. The heaters are often re-sold in yard sales and in second-hand stores. With a continuous flame lock and pressure regulator, this torch is ideal for a multitude of projects such as brazing, metalworking, large diameter soldering, woodworking, and cooking. About 7,000 of the recalled heaters are believed to still be in use. Bernzomatic repeated the recall in 1988, 1989, and 1990. The company urges anyone who possesses a Bernzomatic 1970 model FE18UL unit to discharge the contents.
This is for those using this quick fire attachment. Bernzomatic originally recalled the camping-style heaters in 1966 and reissued the recall in cooperation with CPSC in 1987. The devices were sold in variety stores and chain grocery stores mostly in the Northeast United States. The devices were manufactured in 1970 and sold at retail for about $2.49 each during 19. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. The model number of the recalled units, FE18UL, appears in the center of the rear label of the extinguishers with the date "1970" imprinted in the upper left hand corner. Ultra swirl high intensity flame for 30 faster soldering time (than TS4000) Compact profile allows increased accessibility to tight spaces. The units being recalled are red with white lettering: "Bernzometic Foam Fire Extinguisher." The dimensions are 2 7/8 inches in diameter by 7 l/2 inches in length. Kit includes BZ9400 Quickfire hand torch and Quickfire Max Power Propylene fuel cylinder. DE-STA-CO 640-R Straight-Line Action Clamp With To. The company changed the formula in subsequent models. Bernzomatic TS3000T Quickfire Self-Igniting Torch PP-36010 Push/Pull Toggle Clamp (Cross Referenced. (now a brand under Irwin Industrial, located in Wilmington, OH) and the U.S. Hot or Not Toolmonger Bernzomatic Quickfire Discontinued. The screw in the head becomes loose and doesnt turn off the valve all the way allowing gas to seep out all the time. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 3, 1977, Revised Release 77-001 CPSC Renews Recall Warning On Certain Outdated Fire Extinguishers WASHINGTON, D.C.
A second recall notice was issued in November, 1975.Īs the solution in the devices ages the extinguisher tanks may corrode and there is an increased likelihood of rupture leading to possible injury. Joined 8,178 Posts Discussion Starter 1 This is for those using this quick fire attachment. Consumer Product Safety Commission today renewed a recall notice to alert consumers that certain outdated fire extinguishers it produced may rupture.įormerly located in Rochester, N.Y., the company recalled its 1970 model FE18UL disposable foam fire extinguishers August 29, 1974, because of a possible safety hazard. (now a brand under Irwin Industrial, located in Wilmington, OH) and the U.S.
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