Young's J.K. Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- Reported
- Price
- $8–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
The file
- Sold at
- Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.
- Product type
- Lighters
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.
Incident log
CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 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 FEB 13 2003; last revised MAY 20 2025.
