CPSC recall · Reported September 19, 2000
CPSC, BIC Clarify Recall
The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield.
Bic Corporation, of Milford, Conn. recalled The recall involves only BIC lighters without child-resistant technology illegally import….
CPSC, BIC Clarify Recall was recalled by Bic Corporation, of Milford, Conn. in September 19, 2000. Reason: The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #00502 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bic Corporation, of Milford, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant….
- None
- agency class
- September 19, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00502 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves only BIC lighters without child-resistant technology illegally imported into the U.S. by Vaid Enterprises. They were not imported or sold by BIC Corporation.
Reason for recall
The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00502 |
| Date reported | September 19, 2000 |
| Date initiated | September 19, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Bic Corporation, of Milford, Conn. |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| 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
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