CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters

The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 01124
Affected scope: About 13 million

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The CPSC recalled The recalled lighters have their brand name, "BODA-BING," "GIL," "HAPPY," or "WAX" stampe….

CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 17, 2001. Reason: The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the l…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where…. Verify recall #01124 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the l….

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agency class: April 17, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01124 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, 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.

Product description

The recalled lighters have their brand name, "BODA-BING," "GIL," "HAPPY," or "WAX" stamped on both sides of their metal tops. The UPC bar code on the lighters' labels is "0-80692-99930-1," "0-295114-0" or starts with "7-55998." Writing on these lighters includes "MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were sold in various colors.

Reason for recall

The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a 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	01124
Date reported	April 17, 2001
Date initiated	April 17, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 13 million
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 these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 17, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01124.

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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