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CPSCRecalled Mar 9, 2000 · #00076

CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters

Hazard

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

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Description

The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.

Product details

Product
Handy Home lighters
Type
Lighters
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Made in
China

What you should do

No remedy available.

View the official CPSC notice