CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-04-05 · 01120
Hazards
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
01120
Date
2001-04-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Fleetwood disposable lighters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Convenience, gas, and grocery stores in the southeastern region of the U.S. sold the recalled cigarette lighters, from June 2000 through February 2001, for about $1.
Importer(s)
Fleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval tube shaped with a roll and press type ignition mechanism. The lighters have a blue, orange, red or clear transparent case and a chrome metal windshield surrounding the flame port. Stamped into one side of the windshield is the brand name "youjie". A warning label on the back of the lighters reads in part, "WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" and "MADE IN CHINA".