CPSCMarch 30, 2006

CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of

CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

Why was CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of recalled?

The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

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, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com

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: 640990894502

Product
Speedway Cigarette Lighters
Company
Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif., Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio
Quantity
About 500,000
Sold at
Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.
Recall date
March 30, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

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