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CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJun 13, 2005
Recalled Lighter Model Number 324007
Recalled Lighter Model Number 324007
Recalled Lighter Model Number 324012
Recalled Lighter Model Number 324012

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Hazard

The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.

Product description

These refillable butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original packaging.

Sold on

Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.

Contact the company

Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aristousa.com

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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