Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Published February 10, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05100, published February 10, 2005. Reported units: About 2 million.
What's the hazard
The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which pose a fire hazard. Federal standards require multi-purpose lighters to have the same level of child-resistance as required in the safety standard for cigarette lighters. The child-resistant mechanism must operate safely, function for the expected life of the lighter, and not be easy to deactivate. The child-resistant mechanism also must automatically reset after each use.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Arett Sales Corporation (ASC), of Cherry Hill, N.J.
- Distributor
- Dollar stores nationwide sold the barbecue lighters from January 2001 through July 2004 for about $1.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05100 on February 10, 2005. Reported hazard: The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which pose a fire hazard. Federal standards require multi-purpose lighters to have the same level of child-resistance as required in the safety standard for cigarette lighters. The child-resistant mechanism must operate safely, function for the expected life of the lighter, and not be easy to deactivate. The child-resistant mechanism also must automatically reset after each use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Arett Sales Corporation (ASC), of Cherry Hill, N.J..