Safety regulator, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Recall 01120 · Apr 5, 2001 · Fleetwood EXIM Inc.
950,000
units affected
950,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01120
- Date
- Apr 5, 2001
- Company
- Fleetwood EXIM Inc.
- Units affected
- 950,000
- Product
- Fleetwood disposable lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval tube shaped with a roll and press type ignition mechanism. The lighters have a blue, orange, red or clear transparent case and a chrome metal windshield surrounding the flame port. Stamped into one side of the windshield is the brand name "youjie". A warning label on the back of the lighters reads in part, "WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" and "MADE IN CHINA".
What can happen
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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
- have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent that possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Convenience, gas, and grocery stores in the southeastern region of the U.S. sold the recalled cigarette lighters, from June 2000 through February 2001, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fleetwood disposable lighters?
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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.