CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-02-13). Hazards: fire, burn, chemical. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03081 |
| Published | 2003-02-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-20 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters |
| Firm named in the title | Young's J.K. Inc. |
| Firms | Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20. |
Description
The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.
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