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Recall 09021 — Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2008-10-23

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
09021
Date of alert
2008-10-23
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/YMCA-Trading-Recalls-Lighters-Due-to-Potential

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