YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-23 · 09021
Hazards
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
09021
Date
2008-10-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1.
Importer(s)
YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.