CPSC, Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. Announce Recall of Lighters
What was recalled
The recalled lighters have a brushed chrome finish and a black rubber slide lever that is moved to ignite the lighter. They are seven inches long and "Rowenta" is embossed on the rubber slide lever. The lighters come packaged in a black plastic case with "Rowenta" stamped on the bottom of the case. The lighters were manufactured in Germany.
Hazard
The lighters were imported into this country without first being tested to ensure they comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. Child-resistant requirements were adopted to reduce the risk of fires and deaths caused by children playing with multi-purpose lighters.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
Germany
Where it was sold
- The Hammacher Schlemmer® catalog sold the lighters nationwide, between August 2001 and February 2002, for $39.95.
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