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CPSCRecalled Feb 10, 2005 · #05100

CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters

Hazard

The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which pose a fire hazard. Federal standards require multi-purpose lighters to have the same level of child-resistance as required in the safety standard for cigarette lighters. The child-resistant mechanism must operate safely, function for the expected life of the lighter, and not be easy to deactivate. The child-resistant mechanism also must automatically reset after each use.

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Description

Sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works," the recalled gas-fueled lighters have an orange or red plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10¾ inches long.

Product details

Product
Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Type
Lighters
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Dollar stores nationwide sold the barbecue lighters from January 2001 through July 2004 for about $1.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.

View the official CPSC notice