CPSC2003-02-13
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 can 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 refund.
Sold at
Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.
Products
Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters-Don't want to check this manually?
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