Safety regulator, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters
Recall 02558 · Aug 22, 2002 · S&G Enterprises
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02558
- Date
- Aug 22, 2002
- Company
- S&G Enterprises
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lighters are dark green, metal, and are in the shape of the Statue of Liberty. The lighter's flame comes out of a hole in the top of the torch. The tablets in her left hand act as the ignition switch when pushed down alongside her body. The lighter, distributed by S & G Enterprises Inc., has the words "New York" embossed in gold. The patent number "6093016" is embossed in the same color as the body of the lighter at the back of the base. The packaging is a blue-gray paper box with a transparent plastic window in the front. "S & G Enterprises" and "Patent 6093016" are printed in black on either side of the packing box. A bar code with the numbers "6 63435 00221 8" and the price "$9.95" is printed on the bottom of the box.
What can happen
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, 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 contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide, from May 1999 to May 2001, for $9.95.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled statue of liberty cigarette lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, 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.