CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-13 · 05191
Hazards
The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
Recall
Number
05191
Date
2005-06-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Aristo Home and Garden, of West Deptford, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
These refillable butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original packaging.