The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04536·Announced 2004-02-26

Quality Fresh Cigars Recalls Nibo Space Novelty Lighters

Quality Fresh Cigars is recalling Nibo Space 5 and 19 novelty lighters because they were not tested for child resistance, posing fire and burn hazards.

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 and burn hazards to children) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Michigan, is recalling approximately 313 Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 novelty lighters. The lighters were imported from China without being tested to show compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements that lighters be child-resistant. This lack of child resistance poses fire and burn hazards to young children.

The recalled lighters were sold through the firm's catalog from April 2003 to September 2003 for about $20. They were also given away as premiums in conjunction with purchase. The Nibo Space 5 (model 12679) is a silver-colored, spaceship-shaped lighter, while the Nibo Space 19 (model 13919) is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and dispose of them in a manner that complies with state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95 if they purchased the lighters, or $5.00 if they received them as a gift, by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh Cigars at 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083. For more information, consumers can contact Quality Fresh at (800) 978-1908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters
Manufacturer
Quality Fresh Cigars, of Troy, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard
Affected units
313

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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