Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters recall
Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels
Why was Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters recalled?
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters. Contact: For additional information, contact CFM toll-free at (866) 333-4833 between 9 a.m. and 5 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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters
- Company
- CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind.
- Quantity
- About 1.8 million
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.
- Recall date
- February 22, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.