Recalls / 2003-05-08

CPSC, Amen Wardy Home Announce Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks

03122 · Recalled 2003-05-08 · CPSC page

Recalled multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks

Description

The lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match. The lighters have a brushed, silver-colored metal finish with a black plastic slide lever that is moved to ignite the lighter. The end of the lighter is painted red to resemble the head of a match. The lighters were available in both 7-inch- and 14-inch-long sizes. The lighters were sold in a clear plastic sleeve and do not have any labeling on either the lighter or package.

Hazards

The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Contact Amen Wardy Home for instructions on how to obtain a refund for these lighters. Dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. The lighter should not be incinerated or punctured.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks		2,400

Parties

Distributor: Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev.
Made in: China
Sold at: The Amen Wardy Home store in Caesar's Palace, in Las Vegas, Nev., the firm's Web site sold these lighters, from July 2002 through January 2003, for, $20.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Amen Wardy Home toll-free at (877) 349-5330 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or send an e-mail to info@amenwardy.com. Consumers also can write to: Amen Wardy Home, ATTN: Lisa Toy, 4230 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Source: CPSC recall 03122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.