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Product Recall Number: 03-162

Why was Novelty Cigarette Lighters recalled?

The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Here's product recall specific data for Novelty Cigarette Lighters.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-162

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-07-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Novelty Cigarette Lighters

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, De Bon Sales is voluntarily recalling cigaretter lighters. The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Name of product: Novelty Cigarette LightersUnits: 8,000Manufacturer: De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, TexasHazard: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."Sold at: Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the lighters to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Albert Kim at (713) 541-2100.

  • Hazard Description: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 8000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Return the lighters to the store where purchased for a refund.

  • Sold At: Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $1.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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