CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-03-30

CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

06125 · Recalled 2006-03-30 · CPSC page

Recalled Lighters
Recalled Lighters

Description

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

Hazards

The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

Reported injuries

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
"Speedway" Cigarette LightersAbout 500,000

Parties

Importer
Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.
Distributor
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio
Made in
China
Sold at
Speedway SuperAmerica, Rich convenience stores, 2005 for about $1 each.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com

Source: CPSC recall 06125. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.