CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-10-20 · 05019
Hazards
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
Recall
Number
05019
Date
2004-10-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
Retailer(s)
The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.