CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 1999-10-14 · 00005
Hazards
The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
00005
Date
1999-10-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cigarette lighters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Small stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters, from August 1998 through July 1999, for about $1.
Importer(s)
Shine International Trading Co. Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The lighters being recalled are non-refillable, oval-tube-shaped, with a transparent solid-colored (red, green, yellow, orange or purple) plastic body and a metal top. The lighters measure about 3.25 inches high and 1 inch wide. "SHINE" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. There is a warning label on the lighter. "SHINE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the label. The lighters operate with a roll and press type of ignition mechanism to produce a flame.