CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty 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-2181.
These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to keyrings.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2181.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a 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 Grocery, Gift, And Liquor Stores, As Well As Smoke Shops And Gas Station Food Marts In Oregon And Southwest Washington Sold These Lighters, From October 2001 Through February 2002, For About $3. 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-2181.
For more information, call Young's J.K. Inc. collect at (503) 252-3022 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Grocery, Gift, And Liquor Stores, As Well As Smoke Shops And Gas Station Food Marts In Oregon And Southwest Washington Sold These Lighters, From October 2001 Through February 2002, For About $3. Recall FAQ
Grocery, Gift, And Liquor Stores, As Well As Smoke Shops And Gas Station Food Marts In Oregon And Southwest Washington Sold These Lighters, From October 2001 Through February 2002, For About $3. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters. The notice was published on July 24, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,800 units are potentially affected.