CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty 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-2280.
The recalled lighters are dark green, metal, and are in the shape of the Statue of Liberty. The lighter's flame comes out of a hole in the top of the torch. The tablets in her left hand act as the ignition switch when pushed down alongside her body. The lighter, distributed by S & G Enterprises Inc., has the words "New York" embossed in gold. The patent number "6093016" is embossed in the same color as the body of the lighter at the back of the base. The packaging is a blue-gray paper box with a transparent plastic window in the front. "S & G Enterprises" and "Patent 6093016" are printed in black on either side of the packing box. A bar code with the numbers "6 63435 00221 8" and the price "$9.95" is printed on the bottom of the box.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2280.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and contact S&G Enterprises, Inc., 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 The Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From May 1999 To May 2001, For $9.95. 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-2280.
Consumers may contact S&G Enterprises, Inc. at (718) 832-2931 between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From May 1999 To May 2001, For $9.95. Recall FAQ
The Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From May 1999 To May 2001, For $9.95. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, S&G Enterprises, Inc. Announce Recall of Statue of Liberty Cigarette Lighters. The notice was published on August 22, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,700 units are potentially affected.