Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2003-02-13T00:00:00
Product: Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
Company: Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Hazard: These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Description: The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.
Recall Number: 03081
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard