"Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
CPSC Recall #06-125 — March 29, 2006
Product
"Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif. and Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio, are voluntarily recalling about 500,000 "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters. The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries. Name of Product: "Speedway" Cigarette LightersUnits: About 500,000Importer: Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.Retailer: Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, OhioHazard: The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.Description: The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).Sold at: Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com.Media Contact: Linda Casey, (419) 421-3262; or Angelia Graves, (419) 421-2703.
Hazard
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units Affected
About 500,000
Sold At
Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.
Importer
Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.
Manufactured In
China