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CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 30, 2006
Recalled Lighters
Recalled Lighters

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

Hazard

The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.

Product description

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

Sold on

Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.

Contact the company

For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.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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