CPSC, Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Announce Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-19). Hazards: fire, burn, chemical. About 247,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03054 |
| Published | 2002-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-08 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | Disposable Cigarette Lighter |
| Firm named in the title | Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. |
| Firms | Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc., of Chicago, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 247,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 03086120600020, 03086120600051 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Convenience, gas, and grocery stores in the central U.S. sold these disposable cigarette lighters, from September 2002 through December 2002, 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" are imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The recalled lighters are not equipped with a metal shield over the spark wheel. The child-resistant lighters have that shield. The recalled 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 Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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