CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC" Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-09-14). Hazards: fire, burn, chemical. About 294,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00155 |
| Published | 2000-09-14 |
| Last updated | 2000-09-14 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters |
| Firm named in the title | Vaid Enterprises |
| Firms | Vaid Enterprises, of Jersey City, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 294,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 03086120600020, 03086120600051 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Convenience, gas, grocery and thrift stores in the Eastern U.S. sold these disposable cigarette lighters, from January 2000 through April 2000, for about $1. |
Description
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube- shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "made in France" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The standard size lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600020 and the mini-lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600051.
Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Vaid Enterprises are not aware of any injuries involving these cigarette lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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