CPSC recall · Reported October 29, 2003
CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.y. recalled These novelty cigarette lighters have a metallic colored plastic body and are shaped to r….
CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters was recalled by The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.y. in October 29, 2003. Reason: The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.. Remedy: Return the lighters to the retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount co…. Verify recall #04019 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards..
- None
- agency class
- 3K units
- affected scope
- October 29, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04019 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
These novelty cigarette lighters have a metallic colored plastic body and are shaped to resemble a fish and come in a variety of 18 different colors. Colored designs are painted on the body of the fish. The lighters contain a black lighter insert which can be pulled out of the body of the fish. The inserts have a white colored fish skeleton painted on the side.
Reason for recall
The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Return the lighters to the retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount coupon on your next purchase.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04019 |
| Date reported | October 29, 2003 |
| Date initiated | October 29, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | 3,100 |
| 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 retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount coupon on your next purchase.
- Check the recall number (04019) 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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