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CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
Recalled March 9, 2000 · CPSC recall 00076 · Michael's Stores
Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
No remedy available.
Units
About 213,000
Incidents / injuries
Michael's Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers' hands.
Description
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
What to do
No remedy available.
Contact
Company Phone Number: (877) 562-3816
Product
Handy Home lighters
Imported by
Michael's Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →