The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·88094·Announced 1988-11-10

Paulshin Recalls Bultina Disposable Lighters Due to Fire Hazard

Paulshin International is recalling approximately 400,000 Bultina disposable lighters because they may flare up unexpectedly or fail to extinguish, posing a fire and burn risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports one serious burn injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury' reports, warranting a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Paulshin International, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 Bultina disposable lighters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The affected models are 700LT and 701LT, which were imported since 1987. These lighters are 3-1/2 inches in length with transparent plastic bodies in red, green, clear, or yellow/orange colors. They feature silver-colored metal windguards labeled "Bultina" and "Korea" and were sold loose or blister-packed under the name Red-Match.

The recall is being issued because the lighters may flare up unexpectedly or fail to extinguish when the control level is released. Laboratory testing indicated that some of the lighters may have been mis-assembled during manufacturing. There has been one reported serious burn injury associated with this product.

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the lighters and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For additional information, consumers may call Paulshin at 312-262-6300.

The recalled product

Product
Red-Match disposable lighters
Manufacturer
Paulshin International
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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