CPSC Recall in 1999: Lighters Recalled by ZNY Enterprises

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 99-123b

Date: June 14, 1999

Product Name: Novelty lighters: shapes of telephone recorder, cell phone and Godzilla

Recall Description:

PRODUCT: Lighters - ZNY Enterprises Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 10,600 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters. The novelty lighters are shaped as a telephone pager, cell phone, and Godzilla. The disposable lighters are a "formal" design, which is a platinum-colored, gold-accented metal lighter. The lighters are refillable and each lighter has a sticker that reads, "MADE IN CHINA." Small retail and souvenir stores nationwide sold these lighters from January through April 1999 for about $2 to $6. PROBLEM: The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call ZNY Enterprises Inc. collect at 917-373-4289 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers outside the New York City area should call collect.

Hazard Description:

The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 10,600

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Small retail and souvenir stores nationwide sold these lighters from January through April 1999 for about $2 to $6.

Manufactured In:

China