L.A. Lighter Inc. Recalls Disposable Cigarette Lighters Due to Fire Hazard
L.A. Lighter Inc. is recalling about 1,800 disposable cigarette lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms may not meet federal safety standards, posing a fire hazard to young children.
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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
L.A. Lighter Inc. of Azusa, Calif., is recalling about 1,800 disposable cigarette lighters. The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and feature a top resembling a pencil across a protractor and triangle. They are approximately three inches high, 7/8 inches wide, and 1/4 inch deep, with a ruler along the side. The lighters bear the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH."
The recall is being conducted because the lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. This defect could allow young children to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard. L.A. Lighter has not received any reports of incidents, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
These lighters were sold nationwide by retailers and distributors between December 2000 and May 2001 for about $5. Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter at (800) 499-4708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Disposable cigarette lighters
- Manufacturer
- L.A. Lighter Inc., of Azusa, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lighters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,800
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 763052201085
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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