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CPSCRecalled Feb 13, 2003 · #03081

CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters

Hazard

These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

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Description

The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.

Product details

Product
Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
Type
Lighters
Manufacturer
Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice