CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
CPSC recall 04019 · announced October 29, 2003 · The Sarut Group D/b/a As City Limit · 3,100 units affected
The product
These novelty cigarette lighters have a metallic colored plastic body and are shaped to resemble a fish and come in a variety of 18 different colors. Colored designs are painted on the body of the fish. The lighters contain a black lighter insert which can be pulled out of the body of the fish. The inserts have a white colored fish skeleton painted on the side.
The hazard
The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the lighters to the retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount coupon on your next purchase.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: The lighters were sold through internet sales and distribution to retail firms from 2002 to 2003.
Consumer contact: Beverly Olivier Customer Service Representative at the Sarut Group at (800) 345-6404 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.