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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.

Recall #
03122
Affected scope
2,400
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Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. recalled The lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match. The lighters … - a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate….

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #03122) was formally reported on May 8, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,400.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 sho… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,400

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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.

Scale of Impact

2,400 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

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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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Amen Wardy Home, of Las Vegas, Nev.. Units affected: 2,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 8, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03122.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (03122) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 8, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.