VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-02-08 · 24111
Hazards
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
24111
Date
2024-02-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Disposable Lighters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18.
Importer(s)
VPR Brands, of Sunrise, Florida
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.