CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters
USCPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button.
Affected Products
Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Micro-Mark-Announce-Recall-of-Butane-Micro-Torch-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_ButaneMicroTorchLighter.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter |
| Hazards › Name | The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 260 |
| Recall I D | 2242 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | The lighters were sold nationwide from December 2000 to May 2001. |
| Recall Date | 2002-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button. |
| Distributors › Name | Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J. |
| Recall Number | 02519 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Micro-Mark toll free at (888) 263-7076 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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