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CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners

Date: January 5, 2006
Company: C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.

Affected Products

The metal alcohol burner consists of a stainless steel tank with a screw-on steel lid. A copper tubing wick in the shape of a loop is soldered on the top of the burner's lid. The burner and lid measure 3 inches in diameter by 3½ inches high. The burner also has a separate metal top, which fits over the copper wick to act as a snuffer, and a metal heat shield designed to sit on top of the lid. Item number 97-5320 is printed on the burner's packaging.

Why Was This Recalled?

Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.

C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report