YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children

The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young child…

Recall #: 09021
Affected scope: About 24,000

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The CPSC recalled The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or gr….

YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 23, 2008. Reason: The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resis…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to…. Verify recall #09021 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resis….

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agency class: October 23, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09021 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 recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.

Reason for recall

The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.

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	09021
Date reported	October 23, 2008
Date initiated	October 23, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 24,000
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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 23, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09021.

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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