CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.

Recall #: 04020
Affected scope: 3,000 Wristwatch Lighters, and 5,000 Cigarette-shaped Lighters

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Style Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.j. recalled The Wristwatch lighter is an actual digital wristwatch with a cigarette lighter incorpora….

CPSC, Style Asia Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters was recalled by Style Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.j. in October 29, 2003. Reason: The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.. Remedy: Return the lighters to Style Asia for a refund and discount coupon.. Verify recall #04020 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Style Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children..

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agency class: October 29, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04020 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Wristwatch lighter is an actual digital wristwatch with a cigarette lighter incorporated into it. The Cigarette-shaped lighter is designed to resemble a filter-tipped cigarette.

Reason for recall

The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Return the lighters to Style Asia for a refund and discount coupon.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04020
Date reported	October 29, 2003
Date initiated	October 29, 2003
Recalling firm	Style Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.j.
Affected scope	3,000 Wristwatch Lighters, and 5,000 Cigarette-shaped Lighters
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 Style Asia for a refund and discount coupon.

Check the recall number (04020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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 Wristwatch lighter is an actual digital wristwatch with a cigarette lighter incorporated into it. The Cigarette-shaped lighter is designed to resemble a filter-tipped cigarette.. Recalled by Style Asia, Inc. Moonachie, N.j.. Units affected: 3,000 Wristwatch Lighters, and 5,000 Cigarette-shaped Lighters.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Return the lighters to Style Asia for a refund and discount coupon.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 29, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04020.

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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