CPSC recall · Reported February 8, 2024
VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite …
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. T….
VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Haz… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 8, 2024. Reason: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirement…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for …. Verify recall #24111 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirement….
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- agency class
- February 8, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24111 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
This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.
Reason for recall
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24111 |
| Date reported | February 8, 2024 |
| Date initiated | February 8, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 62,200 |
| 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 stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the devic…
- Check the recall number (24111) 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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