CPSC2002-07-24
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.
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
Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these lighters, from October 2001 through February 2002, for about $3.
Affected count
About 1,800
Injuries reported
CPSC and Young's J.K. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans
Consumer contact
For more information, call Young's J.K. Inc. collect at (503) 252-3022 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters-Don't want to check this manually?
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