CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
USCPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The lighters being recalled are non-refillable, oval-tube-shaped, with a transparent solid-colored (red, green, yellow, orange or purple) plastic body and a metal top. The lighters measure about 3.25 inches high and 1 inch wide. "SHINE" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. There is a warning label on the lighter. "SHINE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the label. The lighters operate with a roll and press type of ignition mechanism to produce a flame.
Affected Products
Cigarette lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Shine-International-Trading-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Cigarette-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shine-lighter.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled cigarette lighter |
| Hazards › Name | The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Shine International Trading Co. Inc. have received three incident reports with these lighters. One incident involved two lighters that continued to burn after the consumer put them down, one involved two lighters that spontaneously blew apart while unattended, and one involved a lighter that burst into flames resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cigarette lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2.4 million |
| Recall I D | 2788 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Shine International Trading Co. Inc., of Flushing, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Small stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters, from August 1998 through July 1999, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 1999-10-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The lighters being recalled are non-refillable, oval-tube-shaped, with a transparent solid-colored (red, green, yellow, orange or purple) plastic body and a metal top. The lighters measure about 3.25 inches high and 1 inch wide. "SHINE" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. There is a warning label on the lighter. "SHINE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the label. The lighters operate with a roll and press type of ignition mechanism to produce a flame. |
| Recall Number | 00005 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Shine International Trading Co., Inc. toll-free at (888) 491-6676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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