CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-06-12 · 02177
Hazards
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
02177
Date
2002-06-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Novelty cigarette lighters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.
Importer(s)
Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.