Safety regulator, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Recall 02177 · Jun 12, 2002 · Specialty Sales Co. Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02177
- Date
- Jun 12, 2002
- Company
- Specialty Sales Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Novelty cigarette lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.
What can happen
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled novelty cigarette lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing 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.