CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

Recalled March 30, 2006 · CPSC recall 06125 · Speedway SuperAmerica

Hazard

The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

Remedy

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

Units

About 500,000

Incidents / injuries

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.

Description

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

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, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com

Product

Speedway Cigarette Lighters

Imported by

Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.

Distributed by

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio

Retailers

Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.

Made in

China

UPC

640990894502

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