Safety regulator, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters
Recall 02519 · Jan 31, 2002 · Micro-Mark
260
units affected
260
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02519
- Date
- Jan 31, 2002
- Company
- Micro-Mark
- Units affected
- 260
- Product
- Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button.
What can happen
The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide from December 2000 to May 2001.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rekrow butane micro torch lighter?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. 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.