CPSC recall · Reported February 13, 2003
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Young's J.k. Inc., of Portland, Ore. recalled The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal….
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters was recalled by Young's J.k. Inc., of Portland, Ore. in February 13, 2003. Reason: These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where p…. Verify recall #03081 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Young's J.k. Inc., of Portland, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite ….
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- February 13, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03081 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 refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
Reason for recall
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03081 |
| Date reported | February 13, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 13, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Young's J.k. Inc., of Portland, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| 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 refund.
- Check the recall number (03081) 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
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