Safety regulator, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
Recall 02195 · Jul 2, 2002 · L.A. Lighter Inc.
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02195
- Date
- Jul 2, 2002
- Company
- L.A. Lighter Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Disposable cigarette lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and have a top that resembles a pencil across a protractor and triangle. To open the port and ignite the flame, consumers press on the pencil. The lighters, which are about three inches high, 7/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep, have a ruler along the side. A label on the lighter has the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH."
What can happen
The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- L.A. Lighter has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Retailers and distributors nationwide sold these lighters, between December 2000 and May 2001, for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disposable cigarette lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
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.