CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
CPSC recall 06125 · announced March 30, 2006 · Golden Star Group · 500,000 units affected
The product
The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).
The hazard
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
Sold at: Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.