Official recall notice
CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC" Cigarette Lighters
- Recall date
- 2000-09-14
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 294,000
- UPC
- 3086120600051; 3086120600020
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Product 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" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The standard size lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600020 and the mini-lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600051.
Reported incidents
CPSC and Vaid Enterprises are not aware of any injuries involving these cigarette lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.