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CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters

Recalled May 2, 2001 · CPSC recall 01139a · Tools Exchange

Recalled "Hotery Pocke Torch" novelty lightersRecalled "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch novelty lighter
Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting 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 5,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.

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 Tools Exchange collect at (310) 604-4444 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product
The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch
Imported by
Tools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.
Retailers
The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7.
Made in
Taiwan

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