Recalls / 2002-12-19

CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters

03054 · Recalled 2002-12-19 · CPSC page

A recalled lighter without a child-resistant mechanism

Description

The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "Made in France" are imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The recalled lighters are not equipped with a metal shield over the spark wheel. The child-resistant lighters have that shield. The recalled standard size lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600020" and the mini-lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600051."

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

CPSC and Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters. 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
Disposable Cigarette Lighter		About 247,000

Parties

Importer: Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Made in: France
Sold at: Convenience, gas, grocery stores in the central U.S. sold these disposable cigarette lighters, from September 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.

Consumer contact

For more information, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

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Lighter with a child-resistant mechanism

Source: CPSC recall 03054. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.