CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty 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-784.
The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-784.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a 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 "hotery Pocke Torch" Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From January 2000 Through December 2000, For About $7. The "pocket Torch" Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From January 1999 To October 2000, For About $7. 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-784.
For more information, call Tools Exchange collect at (310) 604-4444 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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The "hotery Pocke Torch" Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From January 2000 Through December 2000, For About $7. The "pocket Torch" Lighters Were Sold Nationwide, From January 1999 To October 2000, For About $7. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters. The notice was published on May 2, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,300 units are potentially affected.