CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters
Recalled March 6, 2001 · CPSC recall 01098 · Double L
Hazard
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 180,000
Incidents / injuries
Double L has received five reports of excessive bursts of flame, resulting in burns to consumers.
Description
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
What to do
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, consumers should call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
DIY multi-purpose lighters
Imported by
Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers
The lighters were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics, from December 1998 to December 1999, for $1 to $2.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →