Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels
Recall 07112 · Feb 22, 2007 · CFM U.S. Corp.
1,800,000
units affected
1,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07112
- Date
- Feb 22, 2007
- Company
- CFM U.S. Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,800,000
- Product
- Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.
What can happen
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
The fix
Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled multi-purpose gas lighters?
Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.
What is the hazard?
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.