YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children

Recalled October 23, 2008 · CPSC recall 09021 · YMCA Trading

Hazard

The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.

Units

About 24,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact YMCA Trading toll-free at (866) 950-9622 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

Gas Match and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose Lighters

Imported by

YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.

Retailers

Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $1.

Made in

China

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