Prestige Import Group Recalls Supernova and Typhoon Lighters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2026-04-09 · 26404
Hazards
The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms and ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations.
Recall
Number
26404
Date
2026-04-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Supernova and Typhoon Lighters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from October 2023 through March 2026 for between $7 and $10.
Importer(s)
Prestige Import Group, of Deerfield, Florida
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves two Prestige-branded metal butane torch lighters. The Supernova gray and black lighters have a rugged, industrial look, a textured grip with a mesh-like metal panel on the side with three horizontal bands and a cap at the top of the flame valve. The Typhoon rectangular lighters are silver, black and black/silver with a metal and matte finish and have the ignition trigger on the side with a cap on top of the flame valve.