YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
USYMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.
Affected Products
Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/YMCA-Trading-Recalls-Lighters-Due-to-Potential-Burn-Hazard-to-Children |
| Title | YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/225955413fb140c7be6df9586ad66a86.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Multi-Purpose Lighter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/876157621fe84581baed0d4369b1d378.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Multi-Purpose Lighter |
| Hazards › Name | The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters |
| Products › Type | Lighters |
| Products › Category I D | 2028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 4986 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long. |
| Recall Number | 09021 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact YMCA Trading toll-free at (866) 950-9622 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at tradingymca@hotmail.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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