CPSC2005-06-13
CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters
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Hazard
The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at
Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.
Affected count
About 36,000
Injuries reported
Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters
Consumer contact
Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aristousa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Aristo-Home-and-Garden-Announce-Recall-of-Fire-Stick-Multi-Purpose-LightersDon't want to check this manually?
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