L.A. Lighter Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 1,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and have a top that resembles a pencil across a protractor and triangle. To open the port and ignite the flame, consumers press on the pencil. The lighters, which are about three inches high, 7/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep, have a ruler along the side. A label on the lighter has the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH."
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers and distributors nationwide sold these lighters, between December 2000 and May 2001, for about $5.
- Product type
- Lighters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- L.A. Lighter Inc., of Azusa, Calif.
Incident log
L.A. Lighter has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter to receive a full refund.
Consumers may contact L.A. Lighter at (800) 499-4708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT 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 JUL 02 2002; last revised SEP 24 2025.