CPSC recall · Reported May 8, 2003
CPSC, Amen Wardy Home Announce Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. recalled The lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match. The lighters ….
CPSC, Amen Wardy Home Announce Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks was recalled by Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. in May 8, 2003. Reason: The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate…. Remedy: Contact Amen Wardy Home for instructions on how to obtain a refund for these lighters. Di…. Verify recall #03122 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. issued this CPSC recall-The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- May 8, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03122 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 lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match. The lighters have a brushed, silver-colored metal finish with a black plastic slide lever that is moved to ignite the lighter. The end of the lighter is painted red to resemble the head of a match. The lighters were available in both 7-inch- and 14-inch-long sizes. The lighters were sold in a clear plastic sleeve and do not have any labeling on either the lighter or package.
Reason for recall
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Contact Amen Wardy Home for instructions on how to obtain a refund for these lighters. Dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. The lighter should not be incinerated or punctured.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03122 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2003 |
| Date initiated | May 8, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Affected scope | 2,400 |
| 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
Contact Amen Wardy Home for instructions on how to obtain a refund for these lighters. Dispose of the lighters in a manner that i…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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