CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters

Recalled February 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 03081 · Young's J.K

Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter

Hazard

These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can 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 refund.

Units

About 500

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact

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.

Product

Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters

Manufacturer(s)

Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.

Retailers

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.

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