CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2003
CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas recalled There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silve….
CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters was recalled by De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas in July 17, 2003. Reason: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to you…. Remedy: Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.. Verify recall #03162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to you….
- None
- agency class
- 8K units
- affected scope
- July 17, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03162 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
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."
Reason for recall
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Return the lighters 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 | 03162 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas |
| Affected scope | 8,000 |
| 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
Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.
- Check the recall number (03162) 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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