Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters
CPSC Recall #05-191 — June 12, 2005
Product
Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters
Description
These refillable, butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original packaging.
Hazard
The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
Incidents / Injuries
Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 36,000
Sold At
Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.
Manufacturer
Aristo Home and Garden, of West Deptford, N.J.
Manufactured In
China