Tools Exchange Inc. Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2001
Release # 01-139
Company Phone Number: (310) 604-4444 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
PRODUCT: Novelty Cigarette Lighters - Tools Exchange Inc., of Lynwood,
Calif., is recalling about 5,300 novelty cigarette lighters. The
lighters have two brand names:
The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and
green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled,
torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame
port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of
the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side,
and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's
body by a linked metal chain. These lighters were sold nationwide from
January 2000 through December 2000 for about $7.
The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a
fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black
cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire
Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter.
The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.
These lighters were sold nationwide from January 1999 to October 2000
for about $7.
PROBLEM: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as
required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters,
presenting fire and burn hazards.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more
information, call Tools Exchange collect at (310) 604-4444 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
