CPSC recall · Reported May 1, 2014
Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distributed Exclusively through Marlboro Promotion (Recall Alert)
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va. recalled The recalled product is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight that was distributed as a prom….
Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distrib… was recalled by Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va. in May 1, 2014. Reason: Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and stor…. Verify recall #14733 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va. issued this CPSC recall-Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posi….
- None
- agency class
- May 1, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14733 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
The recalled product is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight that was distributed as a promotional item for Marlboro brand cigarettes. The flashlight is 4.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter and has five LED lights. It has a compartment for storing matches and an end cap that has compass in the top. The cap with the compass has a striker pad on the inside. It came with 20 wooden matches and a removable foam insert between the matches and the striker pad.
Reason for recall
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14733 |
| Date reported | May 1, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 1, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va. |
| Affected scope | About 365,000 |
| 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 product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a fre…
- Check the recall number (14733) 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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