CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
USCPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and have a top that resembles a pencil across a protractor and triangle. To open the port and ignite the flame, consumers press on the pencil. The lighters, which are about three inches high, 7/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep, have a ruler along the side. A label on the lighter has the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH."
Affected Products
Disposable cigarette lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-LA-Lighter-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Disposable-Cigarette-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/protractor-lighters.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled disposable lighters |
| Hazards › Name | The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | L.A. Lighter has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Disposable cigarette lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 2168 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | L.A. Lighter Inc., of Azusa, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers and distributors nationwide sold these lighters, between December 2000 and May 2001, for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and have a top that resembles a pencil across a protractor and triangle. To open the port and ignite the flame, consumers press on the pencil. The lighters, which are about three inches high, 7/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep, have a ruler along the side. A label on the lighter has the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH." |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 763052201085 |
| Recall Number | 02195 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact L.A. Lighter at (800) 499-4708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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