CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty
CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Why was CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty 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 Tools Exchange collect at (310) 604-4444 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT 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
- The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch
- Company
- Tools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 5,300
- Sold at
- The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7.
- Recall date
- May 2, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.