CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility 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-2801.
The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2801.
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
✅ 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 Zippo Multi-purpose Lighters Were Sold At Lowe's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Select Yankee Candle Stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington And Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, Select Wal-mart Stores And Other Convenience, Hardware And Home, Hearth And Patio Stores From October 2003 To September 1, 2004. 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-2801.
Consumers should call Zippo toll-free at (800) 320-7490 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to get the address to which the black adjuster knob must be sent.
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The Zippo Multi-purpose Lighters Were Sold At Lowe's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Select Yankee Candle Stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington And Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, Select Wal-mart Stores And Other Convenience, Hardware And Home, Hearth And Patio Stores From October 2003 To September 1, 2004. Recall FAQ
The Zippo Multi-purpose Lighters Were Sold At Lowe's, Bed Bath And Beyond, Select Yankee Candle Stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington And Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, Select Wal-mart Stores And Other Convenience, Hardware And Home, Hearth And Patio Stores From October 2003 To September 1, 2004. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters. The notice was published on October 20, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 101,557 units are potentially affected.