Product Recall Number: 04-536
Why was Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters recalled?
These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Product Recall Number: 04-536
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-02-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Quality Fresh Cigars of Troy, Mich., is voluntarily recalling 313 Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters. These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Name of product: Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty LightersUnits: 313Manufacturer: Quality Fresh Cigars of Troy, Mich.Hazard: These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8" tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word "SPACE" appears on one side of the lighter and the word "NIBO" appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19, model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3" tall. The word "NIBO" appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter.Sold through: The lighters were sold through the firm's catalog from April 2003 to September 2003 for about $20. The lighters were also given away as premiums in conjunction with purchase.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95 if purchased or $5.00 if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to: QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083.Consumer Contact: Quality Fresh at (800) 978-1908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. The firm has sent letters and the Disposal Notification Form to consumers who purchased or received the lighters notifying them of this recall.
Hazard Description: These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, Replace
Units: 313
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95 if purchased or $5.00 if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to: QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083.
Sold At: The lighters were sold through the firm's catalog from April 2003 to September 2003 for about $20. The lighters were also given away as premiums in conjunction with purchase.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Quality Fresh Cigars of Troy, Mich.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed