CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
Why was CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters recalled?
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
No remedy available. Contact: Company Phone Number: (877) 562-3816
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Handy Home lighters
- Company
- Michael's Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas
- Quantity
- About 213,000
- Recall date
- March 9, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- Michael's Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers' hands.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.