The Recall Desk
Our severity:CriticalCPSC·26284·Announced 2026-02-26

Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Royal Oak Enterprises is recalling approximately 190,560 Flame Saber Lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, and the product violates mandatory safety standards.

Plain-English summary

Royal Oak Enterprises is recalling approximately 190,560 Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters. These red lighters feature a black-and-gray checkered grip and a hands-free operation lock. They bear warning labels stating "DANGER: Extremely Flammable, Content Under Pressure" and "WARNING: Only store in locked position."

The lighters violate mandatory standards for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms. This defect poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the products violate labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by missing required safety information.

These lighters were sold at Lowe's, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Rural King, and Ace Hardware stores nationwide and online from November 2023 through October 2025 for approximately $3.00.

Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact Royal Oak for a full refund. Consumers will be provided with instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive their refund.

The recalled product

Product
Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard
Affected units
190,560

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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