Official recall notice
CPSC, Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
- Recall date
- 2000-09-28
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 350,000
- UPC
- 080692050101
Why it was recalled
Hazard
These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers immediately should stop using these lighters and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Product description
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped. "TURBO 2000" is printed on the body of the lighter. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black, or yellow body and a metal top. A label on the lighter reads "CHILD-RESISTANT DISPOSABLE LIGHTER," "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," and "MADE IN CHINA." UPC number 0 80692 05010 1 is printed on the back of the lighters.
Reported incidents
CPSC and Halpern Import Co. have received one report of a woman who received second degree burns on her chest when the lighter failed to extinguish and ignited her clothing.