CPSCAugust 22, 2002

CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue

CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters

Why was CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue 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 contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., to receive a full refund. Contact: Consumers may contact S&G Enterprises, Inc. at (718) 832-2931 between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 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: 663435002218

Product
Statue of Liberty cigarette lighters
Company
S&G Enterprises, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 9,700
Sold at
The lighters were sold nationwide, from May 1999 to May 2001, for $9.95.
Recall date
August 22, 2002
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled lighters are dark green, metal, and are in the shape of the Statue of Liberty. The lighter's flame comes out of a hole in the top of the torch. The tablets in her left hand act as the ignition switch when pushed down alongside her body. The lighter, distributed by S & G Enterprises Inc., has the words "New York" embossed in gold. The patent number "6093016" is embossed in the same color as the body of the lighter at the back of the base. The packaging is a blue-gray paper box with a transparent plastic window in the front. "S & G Enterprises" and "Patent 6093016" are printed in black on either side of the packing box. A bar code with the numbers "6 63435 00221 8" and the price "$9.95" is printed on the bottom of the box.

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