CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters

Recalled June 12, 2002 · CPSC recall 02177 · Specialty Sales

Hazard

These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Specialty Sales Co. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Contact

For more information, call Specialty Sales Co. Inc. collect at (510) 581-3869 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Novelty cigarette lighters

Imported by

Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.

Retailers

Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →