CPSC, Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
⚠️ These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- September 28, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- "Turbo 2000" disposable cigarette lighters
- Retailers
- Tobacco and thrift stores nationwide sold these lighters, from June 1999 through May 2000, for about $1.
Additional details
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped. "TURBO 2000" is printed on the body of the lighter. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black, or yellow body and a metal top. A label on the lighter reads "CHILD-RESISTANT DISPOSABLE LIGHTER," "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," and "MADE IN CHINA." UPC number 0 80692 05010 1 is printed on the back of the lighters.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers immediately should stop using these lighters and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Consumer contact
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