Safety regulator, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
Recall 00076 · Mar 9, 2000 · Michael's Stores Inc.
213,000
units affected
213,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00076
- Date
- Mar 9, 2000
- Company
- Michael's Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 213,000
- Product
- Handy Home lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
What can happen
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
No remedy available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Michael's Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers' hands.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled handy home lighters?
No remedy available.
What is the hazard?
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. 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.