CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
USCPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Recalling Firm: De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-De-Bon-Sales-Announce-Recall-of-Cigarette-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bird-lighter.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/horse-lighter.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter |
| Hazards › Name | The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Novelty Cigarette Lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 2418 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 03162 |
| Manufacturers › Name | De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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