CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2000
CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injurie…
The CPSC recalled The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inc….
CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 9, 2000. Reason: These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or oth…. Remedy: No remedy available.. Verify recall #00076 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or oth….
- None
- agency class
- March 9, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00076 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
Reason for recall
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
No remedy available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00076 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2000 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 213,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
No remedy available.
- Check the recall number (00076) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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