The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97013·Announced 1996-10-29

NBO Group Recalls 110,000 Cigarette Lighters Lacking Child Safety Devices

NBO Group is recalling approximately 110,000 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters that lack safety devices to prevent ignition by young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for products posing a hazard without confirmed injuries.

Plain-English summary

NBO Group Inc. is recalling approximately 110,000 refillable novelty and disposable cigarette lighters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The lighters, which use push-button electronic ignition mechanisms, do not have safety devices that prevent young children from igniting them. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury, as CPSC and NBO are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters.

The affected lighters are typically silver-, copper-, or gold-tone metal with relief figures of birds, dragons, crocodiles, or other animals on the casing. Other styles include lighters that resemble revolvers and dragons. These products were sold individually or from display trays nationwide from September 1994 to March 1996 for $5 to $10 by small retailers of every type.

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Patty Pany of NBO Group toll-free at (800) 716-0100.

The recalled product

Product
NBO Group refillable novelty and disposable cigarette lighters
Manufacturer
NBO Group
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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