VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters
Recall 24111 · Feb 8, 2024 · VPR Brands
62,200
units affected
62,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24111
- Date
- Feb 8, 2024
- Company
- VPR Brands
- Units affected
- 62,200
- Product
- Disposable Lighters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.
What can happen
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disposable lighters?
Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old 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.