CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-10-29). Hazards: fire, chemical. About 3,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04019 |
| Published | 2003-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-07 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters |
| Firm named in the title | The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit |
| Firms | The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit, of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 3,100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | The lighters were sold through internet sales and distribution to retail firms from 2002 to 2003. |
Description
These novelty cigarette lighters have a metallic colored plastic body and are shaped to resemble a fish and come in a variety of 18 different colors. Colored designs are painted on the body of the fish. The lighters contain a black lighter insert which can be pulled out of the body of the fish. The inserts have a white colored fish skeleton painted on the side.
Hazard
The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
Remedy
Return the lighters to the retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount coupon on your next purchase.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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