Montrose Wholesale Recalls Illegally Imported BIC Cigarette Lighters

Plain-English summary

Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 247,000 disposable cigarette lighters. The recalled products are oval-tube-shaped "BIC" and mini-"BIC" brand lighters with green, red, blue, black, or yellow bodies and metal tops. The lighters are imprinted with "BIC" and "Made in France" and bear the warning label "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The recalled standard size lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600020" and the mini-lighters have the UPC number "3 086120 600051."

The recall is being conducted because the lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Specifically, the recalled lighters are not equipped with a metal shield over the spark wheel, which is present on child-resistant models. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. CPSC and Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The lighters were sold at convenience, gas, and grocery stores in the central U.S. from September 2002 through December 2002 for about $1. Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

The recalled product

Product

Disposable Cigarette Lighter

Manufacturer

Montrose Wholesale Candies and Sundries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.

Category

Consumer Product — Lighters

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

247,000

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