CPSCRecalled Mar 6, 2001 · #01098
CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
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Get started, freeDescription
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
Product details
- Product
- DIY multi-purpose lighters
- Type
- Lighters
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.