CPSC, Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-09-28). Hazards: fire, burn. About 350,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00189 |
| Published | 2000-09-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | "Turbo 2000" disposable cigarette lighters |
| Firm named in the title | Halpern Import Co. |
| Firms | Halpern Import Co. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 350,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00080692050101 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Tobacco and thrift stores nationwide sold these lighters, from June 1999 through May 2000, for about $1. |
Description
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped. "TURBO 2000" is printed on the body of the lighter. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black, or yellow body and a metal top. A label on the lighter reads "CHILD-RESISTANT DISPOSABLE LIGHTER," "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," and "MADE IN CHINA." UPC number 0 80692 05010 1 is printed on the back of the lighters.
Hazard
These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers immediately should stop using these lighters and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Halpern Import Co. have received one report of a woman who received second degree burns on her chest when the lighter failed to extinguish and ignited her clothing.
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