# VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters
> **CPSC recall** · 2024-02-08 · 24111 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 24111
- **Date:** 2024-02-08
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Disposable Lighters

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/VPR-Brands-Recalls-Lighters-Due-to-Missing-Child-Safety-Feature-Posing-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Regulation-for-Cigarette-Lighters)
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