CPSCGeneral Alert
Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Sa...
Published: February 22, 2007Recall ID: 07112Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Safety-Alert-CFM-US-Corp-Multi-Purpose-Gas-Lighters-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Lack-Safety-Warning-Labels |
| Title | Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/33e08fbf65fc47cbabbb07d1fc69f28b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Safety Warning Label |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2bd433011204426cbd030d15b235a68b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Lighter with black body |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f8bd48ace625403e85795bf90e12968b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Lighters with blue, red, orange, black or green body |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dedab9ba302a4b199d4acfa66e0dcbb1.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Lighter with red body |
| Hazards › Name | The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.8 million |
| Recall I D | 3553 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters. |
| Importers › Name | CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2007-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown in the pictures, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 07112 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact CFM toll-free at (866) 333-4833 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |