CPSC2004-10-20
CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
Hazard
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
Remedy
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
Sold at
The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004.
Affected count
101,557
Injuries reported
There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Zippo toll-free at (800) 320-7490 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to get the address to which the black adjuster knob must be sent.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Zippo-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Purpose-Utility-Lighters-Don't want to check this manually?
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