Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10124 · Jan 27, 2010 · Zippo
17,500
units affected
17,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10124
- Date
- Jan 27, 2010
- Company
- Zippo
- Units affected
- 17,500
- Product
- Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters
- Product type
- Multi-Purpose Lighters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.
What can happen
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zippo slatkin & co. candle lighters?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.
What is the hazard?
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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.