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CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJul 17, 2003
Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter
Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter
Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter
Recalled Novelty Cigarette Lighter

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

Hazard

The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

Remedy

Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."

Sold on

Dollar stores in Texas, from November 2002 through December 2002, for about $1.

Contact the company

Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 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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