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Fire / OverheatingJuly 17, 2003CPSC #03162

CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Product
Lighting
Units affected
8,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."

Hazard

The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Novelty Cigarette LighterRecalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter
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