CPSC, Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. Announce Recall of Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-06-25). Hazards: fire, chemical. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02547 |
| Published | 2002-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-07 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | Butler Slim Torch lighters |
| Firm named in the title | Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. |
| Firms | Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co., Inc., of Chicago, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | The Hammacher Schlemmer® catalog sold the lighters nationwide, between August 2001 and February 2002, for $39.95. |
Description
The recalled lighters have a brushed chrome finish and a black rubber slide lever that is moved to ignite the lighter. They are seven inches long and "Rowenta" is embossed on the rubber slide lever. The lighters come packaged in a black plastic case with "Rowenta" stamped on the bottom of the case. The lighters were manufactured in Germany.
Hazard
The lighters were imported into this country without first being tested to ensure they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. Child-resistant requirements were adopted to reduce the risk of fires and deaths caused by children playing with multi-purpose lighters.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighter should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a refund by mailing the black plastic case of the lighter and the use instructions that were included in the case to Hammacher Schlemmer® along with a signed statement confirming the lighter has been disposed of. Consumers will receive their choice of a $50 Hammacher Schlemmer® gift certificate or a refund of the $39.95 purchase price for each lighter purchased. Hammacher Schlemmer mailed notification of this recall to all customers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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