[Recalled] Multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks — The lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match | CPSC 2003-05-08
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 03122 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 08 May 2003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The lighters are refillable gas-fueled lighters shaped like a wooden match. The lighters have a brushed, silver-colored metal finish with a black plastic slide lever that is moved to ignite the lighter. The end of the lighter is painted red to resemble the head of a match. The lighters were available in both 7-inch- and 14-inch-long sizes. The lighters were sold in a clear plastic sleeve and do not have any labeling on either the lighter or package. Hazards: The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
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