The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05100·Announced 2005-02-10

Arett Sales Recalls Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters Lacking Child-Resistant Mechanisms

Arett Sales Corporation is recalling about 2 million multi-purpose barbecue lighters sold at dollar stores because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Arett Sales Corporation (ASC) is recalling approximately 2 million multi-purpose barbecue lighters sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works." The recalled gas-fueled lighters feature an orange or red plastic body and a silver-colored metal nozzle, measuring 10¾ inches in length. These products were manufactured in China and sold at dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through July 2004 for approximately $1 each.

The recall is being issued because the lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Federal regulations require multi-purpose lighters to possess the same level of child-resistance as cigarette lighters, ensuring the mechanism operates safely, functions for the expected life of the product, and automatically resets after each use. Without these features, young children could operate the lighters, creating a fire hazard. ASC has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these specific barbecue lighters.

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately. They can return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them in compliance with state and local requirements. It is important not to incinerate or puncture the lighters. For more information, consumers may contact ASC toll-free at (800) 431-1212 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters
Manufacturer
Arett Sales Corporation (ASC), of Cherry Hill, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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