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CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Recalled April 5, 2001 · CPSC recall 01120 · Fleetwood EXIM

Recalled disposable lighters
Hazard
The lighters have child-resistant mechanisms that do not work. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Units
About 950,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Fleetwood EXIM Inc. have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent that possibility of injuries.

Description

The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval tube shaped with a roll and press type ignition mechanism. The lighters have a blue, orange, red or clear transparent case and a chrome metal windshield surrounding the flame port. Stamped into one side of the windshield is the brand name "youjie". A warning label on the back of the lighters reads in part, "WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" and "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, call Fleetwood EXIM toll-free at (888) 251-5252 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product
Fleetwood disposable lighters
Imported by
Fleetwood EXIM Inc., of Grenada, Miss.
Retailers
Convenience, gas, and grocery stores in the southeastern region of the U.S. sold the recalled cigarette lighters, from June 2000 through February 2001, for about $1.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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