Safety regulator, Prometheus International Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Recall 00062 · Feb 7, 2000 · Prometheus International Inc.
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00062
- Date
- Feb 7, 2000
- Company
- Prometheus International Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Prometheus International Novelty Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Intruder model lighter looks like a miniature propane or scuba tank, with a rectangular sleeve on the side into which the bottom part of the black activation/ignition button fits. The top two-thirds of the cylindrical tank body and the sleeve are black, and the tank is clear and transparent. A label on one side of the sleeve reads "Prometheus." A cover hides the flame port. The Jupiter model lighter has a metal body with a black top and bottom. The lighter has a distinctive gun-like shape. It has a hinged cover for the flame port. The cover opens when the ignition switch is pressed or the hinged cover is pulled back, and a high-intensity torch flame is produced. On the end opposite the flame port, a black screw-on cover hides the refill port. The brand name "Prometheus" is engraved into the lower area of one side of the lighter body.
What can happen
The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement lighter with a child-resistant mechanism.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Tobacco stores nationwide sold these lighters from March 1997 through February 1999 from $50 to $75. The company advertised these lighters on their web site at www.prometheuskkp.com
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled prometheus international novelty lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement lighter with a child-resistant mechanism.
What is the hazard?
The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting 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.