CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
USCPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
Affected Products
Handy Home lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Michaels-Stores-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Michael's Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/handy-home-lighters.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Handy Home lighters |
| Hazards › Name | These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Michael's Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers' hands. |
| Products › Name | Handy Home lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 213,000 |
| Recall I D | 3853 |
| Remedies › Name | No remedy available. |
| Importers › Name | Michael's Stores Inc., of Irving, Texas |
| Recall Date | 2000-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter. |
| Recall Number | 00076 |
| Consumer Contact | Company Phone Number: (877) 562-3816 |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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