VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-02-08). Hazards: fire, burn, chemical, non compliance. About 62,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24111 |
| Published | 2024-02-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-02-08 |
| Products | Disposable Lighters |
| Firm named in the title | VPR Brands |
| Firms | VPR Brands, of Sunrise, Florida (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 62,200 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18. |
Description
This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.
Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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