Safety regulator, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
Recall 04536 · Feb 26, 2004 · Quality Fresh Cigars
313
units affected
313
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04536
- Date
- Feb 26, 2004
- Company
- Quality Fresh Cigars
- Units affected
- 313
- Product
- Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8" tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word "SPACE" appears on one side of the lighter and the word "NIBO" appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19, model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3" tall. The word "NIBO" appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter.
What can happen
They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95, if purchased or $5.00, if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to: QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold through the firm's catalog, from April 2003 to September 2003, for about $20. The lighters were also given away as premiums in conjunction with purchase.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nibo space 5 and nibo space 19 novelty lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95, if purchased or $5.00, if received as a gift.
What is the hazard?
They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
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.