CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-07-17 · 03162
Hazards
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Recall
Number
03162
Date
2003-07-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
Retailer(s)
Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."