CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
USCPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Arett-Sales-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Multi-Purpose-Barbecue-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee5721584a7343a1962ec22653162c7a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Barbecue Lighters |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | ASC has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these barbecue lighters. |
| Products › Name | Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2 million |
| Recall I D | 2866 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Arett Sales Corporation (ASC), of Cherry Hill, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar stores nationwide sold the barbecue lighters from January 2001 through July 2004 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05100 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact ASC toll-free at (800) 431-1212 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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