Recalls / 2001-04-24
Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd.
01128b · Recalled 2001-04-24 · CPSC page
Description
The lighters being recalled are refillable electronic ignition lighters and bear location names such as "Hawaii," "Guam," "Saipan," "Las Vegas," "USA" etc. The lighters have flip-up caps over the push-down ignition buttons. An orange label on the back of the lighters reads, "WARNING: KEEP LIGHTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - THIS LIGHTER IS NOT CHILD RESISTANT." The packaging of these sets have labels that read, "MADE IN CHINA."
Hazards
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. Young children can easily ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the DFS store where purchased for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cigarette lighters packaged in souvenir sets with ashtrays, pencils or pens | About 65,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- DFS Group Ltd., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- DFS stores in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Portland sold these souvenir sets, from January 1996 through April 2001, for, $15.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call DFS at (800) 225-2777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Source: CPSC recall 01128b. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.