CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Published: July 24, 2002Recall ID: 02209Category: generalCountry: US
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
These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings.
Affected Products
Novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Budweiser-lighters.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled novelty lighters in the shape of beverage cans |
| 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 Young's J.K. 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 in the shape of "Coca Cola" and "Budweiser" beverage cans |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 2181 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these lighters, from October 2001 through February 2002, for about $3. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings. |
| Distributors › Name | Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore. |
| Recall Number | 02209 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Young's J.K. Inc. collect at (503) 252-3022 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-01T00:00:00 |