Safety regulator, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Recall 01098 · Mar 6, 2001 · Double L Inc.
180,000
units affected
180,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01098
- Date
- Mar 6, 2001
- Company
- Double L Inc.
- Units affected
- 180,000
- Product
- DIY multi-purpose lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
What can happen
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Double L has received five reports of excessive bursts of flame, resulting in burns to consumers.
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled diy multi-purpose lighters?
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
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.