Safety regulator, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Recall 01139a · May 2, 2001 · Tools Exchange Inc.
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01139a
- Date
- May 2, 2001
- Company
- Tools Exchange Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.
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 return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the "hotery pocke torch" and "fire plug" pocket torch?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a 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.