R.J. Reynolds Recalls Camel Metal Match Cigarette
R.J. Reynolds Recalls Camel Metal Match Cigarette Lighters
Why was R.J. Reynolds Recalls Camel Metal Match Cigarette recalled?
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
What should I do if I have this product?
Follow the instructions in the official agency record.
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
- Camel Metal Match cigarette lighters
- Company
- Camel, CVA, RJ Reynolds
- Recall date
- September 22, 1994
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
September 22, 1994 Release # 94-138 Washington, D.C. - CPSC is working with R.J. Reynolds of Winston- Salem, N.C., which recalled yesterday about two million "Camel Metal Match" cigarette lighters that were distributed as part of a cigarette promotion. Use of the lighter may result in burn injuries. To date, R.J. Reynolds has received 17 reports from across the country that adults have been burned while using the lighters.R. J. Reynolds began distribution of the lighters, which were supplied by CVA Inc., in August. The lighter, which resembles a small pack of Camel cigarettes, was included for free with two packs of Camel cigarettes in a blue box labelled "Camel Metal Match. Free with 2-Pack Purchase." Consumers should stop using the lighter immediately, dispose of it, or return any and all of their free lighters to R.J. Reynolds for one $5 incentive refund check. To receive information about the recall, instructions for returning the lighters, and to order a postage paid mailer, call R.J. Reynolds at 1-800-887-4579 between 7 a.m. and midnight EST, Monday through Friday, or write Camel Metal Match Returns, P.O. Box 7, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102