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Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels

Recalled February 22, 2007 · CPSC recall 07112 · Safety

Safety Warning LabelLighter with black bodyLighters with blue, red, orange, black or green bodyLighter with red body
Hazard
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
Remedy
Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.
Units
About 1.8 million
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.

Contact

For additional information, contact CFM toll-free at (866) 333-4833 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product
Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters
Imported by
CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind.
Retailers
Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.
Made in
China

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