YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
Recall 09021 · Oct 23, 2008 · YMCA Trading
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09021
- Date
- Oct 23, 2008
- Company
- YMCA Trading
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters
- Product type
- Lighters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.
What can happen
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas match and "ready, aim...fire" multi-purpose lighters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
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.