Halpern Import Recalls Turbo 2000 Disposable Cigarette Lighters

Plain-English summary

Halpern Import Co. Inc. of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling approximately 350,000 "Turbo 2000" disposable cigarette lighters. The lighters are oval-tube-shaped with a metal top and come in green, red, blue, black, or yellow bodies. The body is printed with "TURBO 2000," and a label reads "CHILD-RESISTANT DISPOSABLE LIGHTER," "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN," and "MADE IN CHINA." The UPC number 0 80692 05010 1 is printed on the back.

The lighters present fire and burn hazards because they can burn with a high flame and fail to extinguish. CPSC and Halpern Import Co. have received one report of a woman who received second-degree burns on her chest when the lighter failed to extinguish and ignited her clothing.

These lighters were sold at tobacco and thrift stores nationwide from June 1999 through May 2000 for about $1. Consumers should immediately stop using these lighters and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Halpern Import Co. at (800) 624-5280 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product

"Turbo 2000" disposable cigarette lighters

Manufacturer

Halpern Import Co. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Category

Consumer Product — Lighters

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

350,000

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