CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of 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-466.
The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-466.
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for 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 At Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, And Hancock Fabrics, From December 1998 To December 1999, For $1 To $2. 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-466.
For more information, consumers should call Double L Inc. at (800) 253-1399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The Lighters Were Sold Nationwide At Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, And Hancock Fabrics, From December 1998 To December 1999, For $1 To $2. Recall FAQ
The Lighters Were Sold Nationwide At Joann Stores, Family Dollar Stores, Bill Dollar Stores, And Hancock Fabrics, From December 1998 To December 1999, For $1 To $2. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters. The notice was published on March 6, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 180,000 units are potentially affected.