Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled January 27, 2010 · CPSC recall 10124 · Zippo

Hazard

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 17,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Zippo at (800) 320-7490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Zippominimplrecall.com

Product

Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters

Imported by

Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Retailers

Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.

Made in

China

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