Serious riskCPSC
Prestige Supernova and Typhoon lighters recalled for fire risk
Prestige Import Group is recalling about 4,300 Supernova and Typhoon brand butane lighters because they lack the required child-resistant safety mechanism. These lighters do not meet federal safety standards and pose a risk of fire and burn injuries, especially to children. No injuries have been reported.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled lighters immediately.
- Write 'Recalled' in permanent marker on the lighter and take a photo.
- Email the photo to salesdept2@prestigeimportgroup.com for a full refund or store credit.
- Dispose of the lighter according to your state and local waste disposal rules.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Supernova and Typhoon Lighters
- Sold at
- Small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from October 2023 through March 2026 for between $7 and $10.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Prestige Import Group toll free at 877-977-3022 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at salesdept2@prestigeimportgroup.com or online at https://www.prestigeimportgroup.com/recall or prestigeimportgroup.com and click "Recall" on the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26404
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves two Prestige-branded metal butane torch lighters. The Supernova gray and black lighters have a rugged, industrial look, a textured grip with a mesh-like metal panel on the side with three horizontal bands and a cap at the top of the flame valve. The Typhoon rectangular lighters are silver, black and black/silver with a metal and matte finish and have the ignition trigger on the side with a cap on top of the flame valve.
- Hazard
- The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms and ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact Prestige Import Group for a full refund or store credit. Consumers will be asked to write "Recalled" in permanent marker and send a photo of the marked lighter to salesdept2@prestigeimportgroup.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with state and local waste disposal procedures.