MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter
CPSC Recall #05-019 — October 19, 2004
Product
MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa. is voluntarily recalling 101,557 MPL, multi-purpose utility lighters. The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.Name of product: MPL, multi-purpose utility lighterUnits: 101,557Manufacturer: Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.Hazard: The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.Description: The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.Sold at: The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Zippo toll-free at (800) 320-7490 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to get the address to which the black adjuster knob must be sent.Return Procedures: Consumers who own the Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) with date codes G03, H03, I03, ZH03 should immediately stop using this product and remove the black adjuster knob with the date code. Pull the knob straight downward with your fingers or use pliers to remove the knob. Keep the knob to be returned to Zippo Manufacturing Company. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with state or local requirements. Do not incinerate or puncture the lighter. Do not return this lighter to the store where purchased or to Zippo.
Hazard
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Remedy
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
Units Affected
101,557
Sold At
The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004.
Manufacturer
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
Manufactured In
China