The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00062·Announced 2000-02-07

Prometheus International Recalls Novelty Lighters Lacking Child-Resistant Mechanisms

Prometheus International is recalling about 4,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Prometheus International Inc. is recalling approximately 4,000 novelty lighters, including the Intruder and Jupiter models, because they do not have child-resistant mechanisms as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. The lighters were sold at tobacco stores nationwide from March 1997 through February 1999 for prices ranging from $50 to $75. The company also advertised the products on its website.

The recall was initiated after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) discovered the products while monitoring internet websites as part of Operation Safe Online Shopping. The hazard is that young children could ignite the lighters, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Prometheus International are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these lighters; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement lighter with a child-resistant mechanism. For more information, consumers can call Prometheus at (800) 229-5233 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Prometheus International Novelty Lighters
Manufacturer
Prometheus International Inc., of Bell, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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