Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-07-24T00:00:00
Product: Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans
Company: Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these lighters, from October 2001 through February 2002, for about $3.
Hazard: These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Description: These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC and Young's J.K. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Recall Number: 02209
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard