CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue 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-2866.
Sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works," the recalled gas-fueled lighters have an orange or red plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10¾ inches long.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2866.
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the lighters in a manner that is in compliance with all state and local requirements. Lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.
✅ 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 Dollar Stores Nationwide Sold The Barbecue Lighters From January 2001 Through July 2004 For About $1. 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-2866.
For more information, consumers should contact ASC toll-free at (800) 431-1212 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Dollar Stores Nationwide Sold The Barbecue Lighters From January 2001 Through July 2004 For About $1. Recall FAQ
Dollar Stores Nationwide Sold The Barbecue Lighters From January 2001 Through July 2004 For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters. The notice was published on February 10, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.