CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-30). Hazards: fire, burn. About 500,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`06125`
Published	2006-03-30
Last updated	2024-05-24
Product category	Lighters
Products	Speedway Cigarette Lighters
Firm named in the title	Speedway SuperAmerica LLC
Firms	Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif. (importer); Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio (distributor)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	500,000
UPC / GTIN	`00640990894502`
Hazard classes	fire, burn
Remedy classes	refund, stop use
Sold	Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.

Description

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

Hazard

The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents and injuries

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.

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