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Fire / OverheatingOctober 23, 2008CPSC #09021

YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children

Product
Lighting
Units affected
24,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.

Hazard

The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1.

Photos

Recalled Multi-Purpose LighterRecalled Multi-Purpose Lighter
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