CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Why was CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters recalled?
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For more information, consumers should call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- DIY multi-purpose lighters
- Company
- Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 180,000
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2.
- Recall date
- March 6, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Double L has received five reports of excessive bursts of flame, resulting in burns to consumers.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."