CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
USCPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
Affected Products
DIY multi-purpose lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Double-L-Announce-Recall-of-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/double-L-lighter.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Double L DIY multi-purpose lighter |
| Hazards › Name | These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Double L has received five reports of excessive bursts of flame, resulting in burns to consumers. |
| Products › Name | DIY multi-purpose lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 180,000 |
| Recall I D | 466 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2. |
| Recall Date | 2001-03-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China." |
| Recall Number | 01098 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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