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Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters

CPSC Recall #10-124 — January 26, 2010

Recall #10-124 Date: January 26, 2010 Remedy: Replace

Product

Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters

Description

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 17,500

Sold At

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

Importer

Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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