CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
Published: February 13, 2003Recall ID: 03081Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
Affected Products
Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters- |
| Title | CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dolphin-lighter-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dolphin-lighter-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dolphin-lighter-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter |
| Hazards › Name | These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old. |
| Products › Name | Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 2354 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2003-02-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label. |
| Recall Number | 03081 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-20T00:00:00 |