CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2168.
The recalled lighters are made of metal, come in different colors, and have a top that resembles a pencil across a protractor and triangle. To open the port and ignite the flame, consumers press on the pencil. The lighters, which are about three inches high, 7/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch deep, have a ruler along the side. A label on the lighter has the UPC code 7 63052 20108 5 and the words "MADE IN CHINA" and "SLIDE PUSH."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2168.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact L.A. Lighter to receive a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retailers And Distributors Nationwide Sold These Lighters, Between December 2000 And May 2001, For About $5. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2168.
Consumers may contact L.A. Lighter at (800) 499-4708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Retailers And Distributors Nationwide Sold These Lighters, Between December 2000 And May 2001, For About $5. Recall FAQ
Retailers And Distributors Nationwide Sold These Lighters, Between December 2000 And May 2001, For About $5. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, L.A. Lighter Inc. Announce Recall of Disposable Cigarette Lighters. The notice was published on July 2, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,800 units are potentially affected.