Safety regulator, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Recall 03081 · Feb 13, 2003 · Young's J.K. Inc.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03081
- Date
- Feb 13, 2003
- Company
- Young's J.K. Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
What can happen
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.
- Sold at
- Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters?
Consumers should stop using the 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 can 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.