CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters
Recalled July 17, 2003 · CPSC recall 03162 · De Bon Sales
Hazard
The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Remedy
Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Units
8,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."
What to do
Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Contact
Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Manufacturer(s)
De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
Retailers
Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →