Novelty lighters: shapes of telephone recorder, cell phone and Godzilla
CPSC Recall #99-123b — June 14, 1999
Product
Novelty lighters: shapes of telephone recorder, cell phone and Godzilla
Description
PRODUCT: Lighters - ZNY Enterprises Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters. The novelty lighters are shaped as a telephone pager, cell phone, and Godzilla. The disposable lighters are a "formal" design, which is a platinum-colored, gold-accented metal lighter. The lighters are refillable and each lighter has a sticker that reads, "MADE IN CHINA." Small retail and souvenir stores nationwide sold these lighters from January through April 1999 for about $2 to $6. PROBLEM: The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call ZNY Enterprises Inc. collect at 917-373-4289 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers outside the New York City area should call collect.
Hazard
The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units Affected
About 10,600
Sold At
Small retail and souvenir stores nationwide sold these lighters from January through April 1999 for about $2 to $6.
Manufactured In
China