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CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters

U.S. CPSCFireSold on Lowe'sOct 20, 2004
Recalled Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (silver)
Recalled Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (silver)
Recalled Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (black)
Recalled Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (black)
Adjuster knob with date code on the bottom of the recalled Zippo lighters
Adjuster knob with date code on the bottom of the recalled Zippo lighters

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

Hazard

The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.

Remedy

Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.

Incidents & injuries

There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury.

Product description

The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.

Sold on

The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighters were sold at Lowe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to September 1, 2004.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Zippo toll-free at (800) 320-7490 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to get the address to which the black adjuster knob must be sent.

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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