CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00005
Cigarette lighters
Published May 4, 2026 · Recall initiated: October 14, 1999
What's the hazard
The lighters child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet the requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters can leak fuel and remain on after consumers have used them, which also presents fire and burn hazards.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Recall details
- Brand
- Shine International Trading Co. Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Small stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters, from August 1998 through July 1999, for about $1.
- Country
- US
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