The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·01098·Announced 2001-03-06

Double L Recalls DIY Multi-Purpose Lighters Due to Fire and Burn Risks

Double L Inc. is recalling about 180,000 DIY multi-purpose lighters that can leak butane and cause excessive flame bursts, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 and burn injuries) where injury has been reported (five reports of burns), but no fatalities or serious injuries are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Double L Inc. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling approximately 180,000 DIY multi-purpose lighters. The lighters, which are 10-1/2 inches long with a black handle, red trigger, and silver barrel, were sold nationwide at Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, and Hancock Fabrics from December 1998 to December 1999 for $1 to $2. The brand name "DIY" appears on the cardboard display sleeve but not on the lighter itself.

The recall is due to a hazard where the lighters can leak butane when ignited, resulting in an excessive burst of flame. This defect presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. Double L has received five reports of excessive flame bursts that resulted in burns to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
DIY multi-purpose lighters
Manufacturer
Double L Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard
Affected units
180,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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