CPSC recall · Reported August 22, 2002
CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
S&g Enterprises, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled lighters are dark green, metal, and are in the shape of the Statue of Libert….
CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters was recalled by S&g Enterprises, of New York, N.y. in August 22, 2002. Reason: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact S&G Enterprises, Inc.,…. Verify recall #02558 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
S&g Enterprises, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite ….
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- August 22, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02558 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 lighters are dark green, metal, and are in the shape of the Statue of Liberty. The lighter's flame comes out of a hole in the top of the torch. The tablets in her left hand act as the ignition switch when pushed down alongside her body. The lighter, distributed by S & G Enterprises Inc., has the words "New York" embossed in gold. The patent number "6093016" is embossed in the same color as the body of the lighter at the back of the base. The packaging is a blue-gray paper box with a transparent plastic window in the front. "S & G Enterprises" and "Patent 6093016" are printed in black on either side of the packing box. A bar code with the numbers "6 63435 00221 8" and the price "$9.95" is printed on the bottom of the box.
Reason for recall
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, 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 contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02558 |
| Date reported | August 22, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 22, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | S&g Enterprises, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 9,700 |
| 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 contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (02558) 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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