The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98130·Announced 1998-06-23

Rite Aid Recalls 225,000 Butane Gas Lighters Due to Fire Risk

Rite Aid is recalling approximately 225,000 butane gas lighters because defective switches may allow ignition in the off position, posing a risk of burns and fires.

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burns) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rite Aid Corp. is recalling approximately 225,000 multi-purpose, refillable butane gas lighters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled lighters, identified by item number 4731589-V111, feature on/off switches that may be defective. This defect allows the lighters to be ignited while in the off position and to remain lit after the ignition switch is released.

The hazard associated with these lighters is the potential for burns and unintentional fires. CPSC and Rite Aid are not aware of any injuries involving these products, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The lighters are approximately 11 inches long, have a black plastic base with red plastic trim, and a metal igniter shaft. They are marked "MADE IN CHINA" on the side and have a red sticker reading "SUPER" on the lighter.

Rite Aid stores nationwide sold these lighters from March 1998 to May 1998 for about $2. Consumers with a recalled lighter should stop using it immediately and return it to any Rite Aid store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call (800) RITE-AID between 8 a.m. and midnight EDT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT on Saturday.

The recalled product

Product
Butane Gas Lighters Recalled by Rite Aid
Manufacturer
Rite Aid
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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