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Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns Recalled

September 25, 2003

About 12,000 Eddie Bauer propane lanterns are being recalled. They The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning if the lantern is used indoors.

The Eddie Bauer lantern, sold exclusively at Target stores, is ocean blue with two mantles. It has a glass globe, electronic ignition, and an extra-large hood and handle. When assembled, the lantern sits on a plastic base that houses the propane fuel cylinder.

The "Eddie Bauer" name appears on the front of the product on an oval panel immediately below a black on/off switch. The Wenzel Company produces the lantern under license with Eddie Bauer.

The lanterns were sold at Target stores nationwide from February 2003 through July 2003 for between $38 and $50.

Consumers should return these lanterns to any Target store or contact The Wenzel Co. for a refund. Consumers should detach the lantern from the propane cylinder and should return only the lantern itself to the Target store.

Call Wenzel toll-free at (800) 972-3151 anytime, or visit Wenzel's Web site at www.wenzelco.com.

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

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