Safety regulator, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Recall 02209 · Jul 24, 2002 · Young's J.K. Inc.
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02209
- Date
- Jul 24, 2002
- Company
- Young's J.K. Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings.
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
- Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these lighters, from October 2001 through February 2002, for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "coca cola" and "budweiser" beverage cans?
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.