Altria Group Distribution Company recalls bronze 3-in-1 flashlights distributed with Marlboro cigarettes due to match ignition risk. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Altria Group Distribution Company recalls a bronze 3-in-1 flashlight that came with Marlboro cigarettes. Matches inside the holder can ignite when touching the striker pad, causing burns or injuries.
Matches inside the holder can ignite when they contact the striker pad beneath the compass cap. This poses burn and injury hazards during normal use, especially if the flashlight is handled while matches are present.
Current owners of the promotional flashlight distributed with Marlboro cigarettes. Children and adults using the flashlight near matches are at highest risk.
Look for a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight with a compass cap that has a striker pad. It was distributed exclusively through Marlboro cigarette promotions.
Immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and remove the matches for safe storage.
Reach out to Altria Group Distribution Company for a free replacement item of equal or greater value.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
Matches inside the holder can ignite when they contact the striker pad beneath the compass cap, causing burn and injury hazards.
It is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight distributed exclusively with Marlboro cigarettes promotions.
Yes, matches can ignite when in contact with the striker pad, posing burn and injury hazards during normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altria Group Distribution Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1812 — Altria Group Distribution Company 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder Hello, I own a 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder that is covered by recall 1812 from Altria Group Distribution Company. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
