Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-02-22 · 07112
Hazards
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
Recall
Number
07112
Date
2007-02-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.
Importer(s)
CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.