CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
USCPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.
Affected Products
Novelty cigarette lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Specialty-Sales-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Cigarette-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/novelty-lighters-specialty.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled novelty cigarette lighters |
| Hazards › Name | These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Specialty Sales Co. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Novelty cigarette lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 2156 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters. |
| Recall Number | 02177 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Specialty Sales Co. Inc. collect at (510) 581-3869 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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