CPSCJuly 17, 2003

CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette

CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Why was CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette recalled?

The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund. Contact: Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 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
Company
De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
Quantity
8,000
Sold at
Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.
Recall date
July 17, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."

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