Hazard
The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield.
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recall involves only BIC lighters without child-resistant technology illegally imported into the U.S. by Vaid Enterprises. They were not imported or sold by BIC Corporation.
Contact
BIC Media Contact: Linda K. Kwong, (203)783-2049
Product
"BIC" brand lighters
Manufacturer(s)
BIC Corporation, of Milford, Conn.
Imported by
Vaid Enterprises, of New Jersey
Made in
France
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →