Micro-Mark · Recalled
CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters
The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 260
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button.
The file
- Sold at
- The lighters were sold nationwide from December 2000 to May 2001.
- Product type
- Lighters
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Micro-Mark, of Berkeley Heights, N. J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund.
For more information, contact Micro-Mark toll free at (888) 263-7076 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 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 JAN 31 2002; last revised OCT 29 2025.