YMCA Trading Lighters recall: Potential Burn Hazard to Children
YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
Why was YMCA Trading Lighters recalled?
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact YMCA Trading toll-free at (866) 950-9622 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
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
- Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters
- Company
- YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1.
- Recall date
- October 23, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.