CPSC2002-12-19
CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters
Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting 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, gas, and grocery stores in the central U.S. sold these disposable cigarette lighters, from September 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.
Affected count
About 247,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
France
Products
Disposable Cigarette Lighter
Consumer contact
For more information, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Montrose-Wholesale-Candies--Sundries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Illegally-Imported-Cigarette-Lighters-Don't want to check this manually?
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