CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
USCPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.
Affected Products
The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Tools-Exchange-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Cigarette-Lighters |
| Title | CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70652/01139a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Hotery Pocke Torch" novelty lighters |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70652/01139b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch novelty lighter |
| Hazards › Name | The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,300 |
| Recall I D | 784 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Tools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. |
| Recall Number | 01139a |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Tools Exchange collect at (310) 604-4444 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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