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Product Recall Number: 02-519

Why was Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter recalled?

The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter
Here's product recall specific data for Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-519

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-01-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter

  • Description: Micro-Mark of Berkeley Heights, N. J., is voluntarily recalling about 260 Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighters. The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button. The lighters were sold nationwide from December 2000 to May 2001.

  • Hazard Description: The lighters do not have a child-resistant mechanism as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 260

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and call the firm to get a full refund.

  • Sold At: None Listed

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed