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Gardener's Supply Recalls Flame Weeders

August 19, 2008
Gardener’s Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders. The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

CPSC and Gardener’s Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder’s valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1 lb. propane tank.

The weeders were sold by Gardener’s Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener’s Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50. They were made in the United Kingdom.

Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener’s Supply Co. for a full refund including any shipping costs. Gardener’s Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.

For additional information, contact Gardener’s Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site, www.gardeners.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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