CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
USCPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters
Recalling Firm: Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Product Description & Identification
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8" tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word "SPACE" appears on one side of the lighter and the word "NIBO" appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19, model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3" tall. The word "NIBO" appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter.
Affected Products
Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Quality-Fresh-Cigars-Announce-Recall-of-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, Quality Fresh Cigars Announce Recall of Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/nibo-lighters.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters |
| Hazards › Name | These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 313 |
| Recall I D | 2735 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95, if purchased or $5.00, if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to: QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083. |
| Retailers › Name | The lighters were sold through the firm's catalog, from April 2003 to September 2003, for about $20. The lighters were also given away as premiums in conjunction with purchase. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8" tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word "SPACE" appears on one side of the lighter and the word "NIBO" appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19, model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3" tall. The word "NIBO" appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter. |
| Recall Number | 04536 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | Quality Fresh at (800) 978-1908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. The firm has sent letters and the Disposal Notification Form to consumers who purchased or received the lighters, notifying them of this recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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