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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 28, 2000CPSC #00189

CPSC, Halpern Import Co. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Product
Lighting
Units affected
350,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube-shaped. "TURBO 2000" is printed on the body of the lighter. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black, or yellow body and a metal top. A label on the lighter reads "CHILD-RESISTANT DISPOSABLE LIGHTER," "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," and "MADE IN CHINA." UPC number 0 80692 05010 1 is printed on the back of the lighters.

Hazard

These lighters can burn with a high flame and can fail to extinguish, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

CPSC and Halpern Import Co. have received one report of a woman who received second degree burns on her chest when the lighter failed to extinguish and ignited her clothing.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Tobacco and thrift stores nationwide sold these lighters, from June 1999 through May 2000, for about $1.

Photos

Recalled "Turbo 2000" disposable cigarette lighters
View official CPSC recall

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