CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Recall #: 01098
Affected scope: About 180,000

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The CPSC recalled The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under….

CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 6, 2001. Reason: These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a ri…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where p…. Verify recall #01098 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. This presents a ri….

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agency class: March 6, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01098 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

Product description

The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."

Reason for recall

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01098
Date reported	March 6, 2001
Date initiated	March 6, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 180,000
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

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01098.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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