CPSC, Shine International Trading Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Fire & burns

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.

Units: About 2.4 million
Reports: 3
Injuries: —
Deaths: —
Price: $1
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

The lighters being recalled are non-refillable, oval-tube-shaped, with a transparent solid-colored (red, green, yellow, orange or purple) plastic body and a metal top. The lighters measure about 3.25 inches high and 1 inch wide. "SHINE" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. There is a warning label on the lighter. "SHINE" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the label. The lighters operate with a roll and press type of ignition mechanism to produce a flame.

The file

Sold at: Small stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters, from August 1998 through July 1999, for about $1.
Product type: Lighters
Made in: China
Recalled by: Shine International Trading Co. Inc., of Flushing, N.Y.

Incident log

CPSC and Shine International Trading Co. Inc. have received three incident reports with these lighters. One incident involved two lighters that continued to burn after the consumer put them down, one involved two lighters that spontaneously blew apart while unattended, and one involved a lighter that burst into flames resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

For more information, call Shine International Trading Co., Inc. toll-free at (888) 491-6676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.