Jaycar & The Exploding Torch PT 2

Submitted: Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 16:56
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I have had the relevant Gov department look/photo the torch but have had no feed back. A senior person from Jaycar has phoned me and apologised on behalf of the company. They have also sent us a $200 gift voucher.
The disappointing thing here is that the torch has not and will not be withdrawn from sale. The injuries to me were superficial and soon healed,however my partner is now worried about just the two of us being camped in remote area's.
As this is our preferred way of travelling and that we have just set ourselves up to travel for the next 12 months it's a bit disappointing.
I would hate to see what would happen to a child if they were holding this torch and it exploded! Looks likes that's what will have to happen to have it taken of the shelves.
Regards Lyndon
Now is the only time you own
Decide now what you will,
Place faith not in tomorrow
For the clock may then be still

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