Double L · Recalled
CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
- Units
- About 180,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1–$2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
The file
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2.
- Product type
- Lighters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Incident log
Double L has received five reports of excessive bursts of flame, resulting in burns to consumers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information, consumers should call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 06 2001; last revised FEB 02 2026.