CPSC2005-02-10
CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Arett Sales Corporation (ASC), of Cherry Hill, N.J.
Hazard
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which pose a fire hazard. Federal standards require multi-purpose lighters to have the same level of child-resistance as required in the safety standard for cigarette lighters. The child-resistant mechanism must operate safely, function for the expected life of the lighter, and not be easy to deactivate. The child-resistant mechanism also must automatically reset after each use.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.
Sold at
Dollar stores nationwide sold the barbecue lighters from January 2001 through July 2004 for about $1.
Affected count
About 2 million
Injuries reported
ASC has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these barbecue lighters.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact ASC toll-free at (800) 431-1212 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Arett-Sales-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Purpose-Barbecue-Lighters-Don't want to check this manually?
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