The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·99123b·Announced 1999-06-15

ZNY Recalls 10,600 Novelty Cigarette Lighters Due to Fire Hazard

ZNY Enterprises is recalling approximately 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters because they pose a fire and burn hazard.

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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ZNY Enterprises Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters. The recall was initiated on June 15, 1999, under CPSC recall number 99123b.

The lighters are being recalled because they present a risk of fire and fire-related burns. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with these products.

Consumers who possess these lighters should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for refunds or replacements, nor does it list specific retailers where the products were sold.

The recalled product

Product
ZNY novelty cigarette lighters
Manufacturer
ZNY Enterprises
Category
Consumer Product — Lighters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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