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CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters

Reported: December 19, 2002 Initiated: December 19, 2002 #03054

Product Description

The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "Made in France" are imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The recalled lighters are not equipped with a metal shield over the spark wheel. The child-resistant lighters have that shield. The recalled standard size lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600020" and the mini-lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600051."

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

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

Details

Units Affected
About 247,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Montrose-Wholesale-Candies--Sundries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Illegally-Imported-Cigarette-Lighters-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "Made in France" are imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The recalled lighters are not equipped with a metal shield over the spark wheel. The child-resistant lighters have that shield. The recalled standard size lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600020" and the mini-lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600051.". Units affected: About 247,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, 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 return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03054.

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