Hello, I apologize for your experience with Bernzomatic and the inconvenience it has caused with your project. That is certainly not how our product should have performed. We take all reviews seriously and investigate each case so we can continue to improve our products.
I would encourage you to contact us regarding this issue, as this product would likely still be under warranty. We can be easily reached at: Bernzomatic@WorthingtonIndustries.com or at 1-614-438-7907. Thank you.