Safety regulator, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Recall 03162 · Jul 17, 2003 · De Bon Sales Inc.
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03162
- Date
- Jul 17, 2003
- Company
- De Bon Sales Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Novelty Cigarette Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."
What can happen
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
The fix
Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled novelty cigarette lighters?
Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
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.