CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of 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-656.
The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval tube shaped with a roll and press type ignition mechanism. The lighters have a blue, orange, red or clear transparent case and a chrome metal windshield surrounding the flame port. Stamped into one side of the windshield is the brand name "youjie". A warning label on the back of the lighters reads in part, "WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN" and "MADE IN CHINA".
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-656.
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 Convenience, Gas, And Grocery Stores In The Southeastern Region Of The U.s. Sold The Recalled Cigarette Lighters, From June 2000 Through February 2001, 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-656.
For more information, call Fleetwood EXIM toll-free at (888) 251-5252 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Convenience, Gas, And Grocery Stores In The Southeastern Region Of The U.s. Sold The Recalled Cigarette Lighters, From June 2000 Through February 2001, For About $1. Recall FAQ
Convenience, Gas, And Grocery Stores In The Southeastern Region Of The U.s. Sold The Recalled Cigarette Lighters, From June 2000 Through February 2001, For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Fleetwood EXIM Inc. Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters. The notice was published on April 5, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 950,000 units are potentially affected.