CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Why was CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty recalled?
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing 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 Young's J.K. Inc. collect at (503) 252-3022 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
- Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans
- Company
- Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 1,800
- Sold at
- Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these lighters, from October 2001 through February 2002, for about $3.
- Recall date
- July 24, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Young's J.K. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings.