Speedway Cigarette Lighters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks

Plain-English summary

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC is recalling about 500,000 "Speedway" cigarette lighters. The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type). These lighters were sold at Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005, for about $1 each.

The recall is being issued because the flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited. This poses risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries. Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters, with burn injuries reported to the head, hair, face, and hand.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit www.speedway.com.

The recalled product

Product

Speedway Cigarette Lighters

Manufacturer

Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.

Category

Consumer Product — Lighters

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

500,000

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