CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-10-20). Hazards: fire. About 101,557 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05019 |
| Published | 2004-10-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-20 |
| Product category | Lighters |
| Products | MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter |
| Firm named in the title | Zippo |
| Firms | Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 101,557 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004. |
Description
The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.
Hazard
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
Remedy
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
Incidents and injuries
There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury.
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