The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25236·Announced 2025-04-24

Sondiko Butane Torches Recalled for Lack of Child-Resistant Safety Mechanisms

Sondiko Butane Torches sold on Amazon lack required child-resistant mechanisms, violating federal safety regulations for multipurpose lighters and posing burn and fire risks to children.

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 torches violate mandatory federal regulations for child-resistant mechanisms on multipurpose lighters and pose a risk of serious burn injuries or death to children. No injuries have been reported, placing this in the High category as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Sondiko Butane Torches (model S400) are being recalled. Approximately 33,650 units were sold in the United States through Amazon between October 2023 and March 2025, with an additional 1,425 units sold in Canada.

The recalled torches are black and silver with "Sondiko" printed on the nozzle. They violate mandatory federal regulations requiring child-resistant safety mechanisms on multipurpose lighters.

Consumers who purchased these torches—either individually for approximately $15 or in two-packs for approximately $26—are affected by this recall. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of the recalled torches. Contact Sondikodirt at [email protected] for return instructions and to receive a full refund. Amazon and Sondikodirt are directly notifying all known purchasers.

The recalled product

Product
Sondiko Butane Torches
Manufacturer
Wenzhou Wansheng Smoking Accessories Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters / Torches
Hazard
  • burn-injury
  • fire-hazard
  • child-safety
Affected units
33,650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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