Recalls / 2002-06-12

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

02177 · Recalled 2002-06-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Novelty cigarette lighters		About 6,000

Parties

Importer: Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Convenience, liquor stores, gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.

Consumer 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.

Source: CPSC recall 02177. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.