CPSC2002-06-12
CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.
Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Sold at
Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Specialty Sales Co. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Novelty cigarette lighters
Consumer contact
For more information, call Specialty Sales Co. Inc. collect at (510) 581-3869 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Specialty-Sales-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Cigarette-LightersDon't want to check this manually?
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