CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
CPSC recall 05100 · announced February 10, 2005 · Arett Sales Corporation (asc) · 2 units affected
The product
Sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works," the recalled gas-fueled lighters have an orange or red plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10¾ inches long.
The hazard
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which pose a fire hazard. Federal standards require multi-purpose lighters to have the same level of child-resistance as required in the safety standard for cigarette lighters. The child-resistant mechanism must operate safely, function for the expected life of the lighter, and not be easy to deactivate. The child-resistant mechanism also must automatically reset after each use.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): ASC has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these barbecue lighters.
Sold at: Dollar stores nationwide sold the barbecue lighters from January 2001 through July 2004 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers should contact ASC toll-free at (800) 431-1212 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET 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.