CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC"
CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC" Cigarette Lighters
Why was CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC" recalled?
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 3086120600051, 3086120600020
- Product
- "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters
- Company
- Vaid Enterprises, of Jersey City, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 294,000
- Sold at
- Convenience, gas, grocery and thrift stores in the Eastern U.S. sold these disposable cigarette lighters, from January 2000 through April 2000, for about $1.
- Recall date
- September 14, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Vaid Enterprises are not aware of any injuries involving these cigarette lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube- shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "made in France" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The standard size lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600020 and the mini-lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600051.