WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NBO Group Inc. of Santa Fe
Springs, Calif., is recalling approximately 110,000
refillable novelty and disposable cigarette lighters that do
not comply with CPSC safety standards. The lighters, which
operate with push-button electronic ignition mechanisms to
produce the flame, do not have safety devices that prevent
young children from igniting the lighters.
CPSC and NBO are not aware of any injuries involving
these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent
the possibility of injury.
Most of the lighters are silver-, copper-, or gold-tone
metal with relief figures of birds, dragons, crocodiles, or
other animals on the casing. Other styles include lighters
that resemble revolvers and dragons.
The lighters were sold individually or from display
trays nationwide from September 1994 to March 1996 for $5 to
$10 by small retailers of every type.
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately
and return them to the place where purchased for a full
refund. For more information about this recall, consumers
can contact Patty Pany of NBO Group toll-free at (800)
716-0100.