Safety regulator, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
Recall 06125 · Mar 30, 2006 · Golden Star Group
500,000
units affected
500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06125
- Date
- Mar 30, 2006
- Company
- Golden Star Group
- Units affected
- 500,000
- Product
- Speedway Cigarette Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).
What can happen
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
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
- Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
- Sold at
- Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled speedway cigarette lighters?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
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.