Typhoon Professional Cook's Torch
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: TyphoonBrand: Typhoon
Model: 36320
Product features:
- Catering-grade precision torch makes great gift for the home chef
- Caramelizes crème brûlée and meringue, browns meat, and chars peppers
- Features include safety lock, adjustable flame, comfortable grip handle
- Available in variety of colors; 2 AA batteries and butane required
- Measures 6-7/8 by 3-3/4 inches; stands upright
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Typhoon Professional Cook's Torch
Customer Review: DANGEROUS!
Summary: 4 Stars
UPDATE: This torch has become unusable and dangerous. It should be recalled.
I purchased this torch in Feb. 2007. For the first few months it was working well. I gave the product 4 stars in my review because it worked so well. HOWEVER, the plastic can and does melt. It could possibly get to the point where the butane feed system is compromised and that could be seriously dangerous - fire and/or explosion hazard. I stopped using the torch before it reached that point.
I am very disappointed.
This torch is a good idea and if the construction were better (much better) it would be a great chef's torch.
Unfortunately, this reviewing system will not allow me to change my star-rating of the product. I would have to drop it to zero stars because of the potential danger.
Description of Typhoon Professional Cook's Torch
Creamy Crème Brulee adds a touch of finesse to the end of every dinner party. This easy to use and verstitle cooks torch is also ideal for caramelising puddings, crisping and browning meat, skinning and roasting peppers, vegetables and much more. PerfectThe home chef can add professional touches to recipes with this catering-grade cook's torch from Typhoon. The direct, hot flame may be used to caramelize the sugar surface on crème brûlée, brown roasted meat for extra color and flavor, melt cheese on soups, and blacken peppers and tomatoes for easy skinning. Features include flame adjustment, trigger-style start button, comfort-grip handle, and a safety lock that prevents the torch from igniting accidentally.
Able to stand upright on the counter when not in use, the torch measures 6-7/8 by 3-3/4 inches and comes in silver and other colors. The torch is shipped empty for safety reasons, so will require butane fuel and two AA batteries for operation. --Ann Bieri
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