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Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-01-27 · 10124

Hazards

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall

Number
10124
Date
2010-01-27
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters

Remedies

Options
Replace

Companies

Retailer(s)
Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.
Importer(s)
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China

Description

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.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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