CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters
CPSC recall 05191 · announced June 13, 2005 · Aristo Home And Garden · 36,000 units affected
The product
These refillable butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original packaging.
The hazard
The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.
Sold at: Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.
Consumer contact: Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aristousa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.