Royal Oak Enterprises Recalls Lighters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters

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This CPSC action (record #26284) was formally reported on February 26, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC, dba Royal Oak of Roswell, Georgia is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 190,560 units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The l… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact Royal Oak for a full refund. Consumers will be given instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destructio… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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