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CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters (03081)

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsFeb 13, 2003
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter
Recalled dolphin-shaped cigarette lighter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.

Product description

The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.

Sold on

Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can contact Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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