Zippo Candle Lighters recall: Burn Hazard
Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Zippo Candle Lighters recalled?
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter. Contact: For additional information, please contact Zippo at (800) 320-7490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Zippominimplrecall.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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters
- Company
- Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 17,500
- Sold at
- Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.
- Recall date
- January 27, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.