Official recall notice
CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
- Recall date
- 2000-03-09
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 213,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Recommended action
What to do
No remedy available.
Product description
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
Reported incidents
Michael's Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers' hands.