Product Recall Number: 99-058
Why was Ace butane, multipurpose lighters recalled?
These lighters can leak excess butane when they are in use, causing an unexpected flashback or sudden burst of flame. This presents a risk of burns to consumers and unintentional fires can occur.
Product Recall Number: 99-058
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1999-02-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ace butane, multipurpose lighters
Description: WASHINGTON D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is recalling approximately 403,000 Ace butane, multipurpose lighters. These lighters can leak excess butane when they are in use, causing an unexpected flashback or sudden burst of flame. This presents a risk of burns to consumers and unintentional fires can occur. Ace Hardware Corp. has received six reports of flame flashback, one resulting in a small kitchen fire and one consumer having her hair singed. The lighter is approximately 9 inches long, has a black plastic base with red plastic trim and a metal igniter shaft. The bottom of the handle is marked MADE IN CHINA and the metal igniter shaft is embossed with GAS TORCH. A red sticker on the lighter reads, refillable. These lighters were sold under Ace brand packaging, item number 4100715. The item number is printed on the upper right corner of the packaging. Ace Hardware stores nationwide sold the lighters from March 1997 to May 1998 for between $2 and $3. Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to any independent Ace Hardware Store for a refund. For more information, contact Ace Hardware Corp. toll-free at (877) 223-4391 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: These lighters can leak excess butane when they are in use, causing an unexpected flashback or sudden burst of flame. This presents a risk of burns to consumers and unintentional fires can occur.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 403,000
Incidents: Ace Hardware Corp. has received six reports of flame flashback, one resulting in a small kitchen fire and one consumer having her hair singed.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to any independent Ace Hardware Store for a refund.
Sold At: Ace Hardware stores nationwide sold the lighters from March 1997 to May 1998 for between $2 and $3.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed