CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1999-10-14). Hazards: fire, burn, chemical, non compliance. About 2,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00005 |
| Published | 1999-10-14 |
| Last updated | 1999-10-14 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | Cigarette lighters |
| Firm named in the title | Shine International Trading Co. Inc. |
| Firms | Shine International Trading Co. Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,400,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Small stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters, from August 1998 through July 1999, for about $1. |
Description
The lighters being recalled are non-refillable, oval-tube-shaped, with a transparent solid-colored (red, green, yellow, orange or purple) plastic body and a metal top. The lighters measure about 3.25 inches high and 1 inch wide. "SHINE" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. There is a warning label on the lighter. "SHINE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the label. The lighters operate with a roll and press type of ignition mechanism to produce a flame.
Hazard
The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Shine International Trading Co. Inc. have received three incident reports with these lighters. One incident involved two lighters that continued to burn after the consumer put them down, one involved two lighters that spontaneously blew apart while unattended, and one involved a lighter that burst into flames resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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