CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters

The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 02519
Affected scope: About 260

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Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J. recalled The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control ….

CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters was recalled by Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J. in January 31, 2002. Reason: The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full re…. Verify recall #02519 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J. issued this CPSC recall-The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite….

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agency class: January 31, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02519 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 are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button.

Reason for recall

The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get 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	02519
Date reported	January 31, 2002
Date initiated	January 31, 2002
Recalling firm	Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J.
Affected scope	About 260
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 call the firm to get a full refund.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 31, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02519.

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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