CPSC2001-04-05
CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Fleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.
Hazard
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 950,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Fleetwood EXIM Inc. have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent that possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fleetwood disposable lighters
Consumer contact
For more information, call Fleetwood EXIM toll-free at (888) 251-5252 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Fleetwood-EXIM-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Cigarette-LightersDon't want to check this manually?
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