CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Micro-Mark Announce Recall of Butane Micro Torch Lighters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-519

Date: January 30, 2002

Product Name: Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighter

Recall Description:

Micro-Mark of Berkeley Heights, N. J., is voluntarily recalling about 260 Rekrow Butane Micro Torch Lighters. The recalled lighters are black with a chrome finished flame guard and a red gas control lever on the top. They are about six inches high and 1 3/8" in diameter and "TAIWAN" is imprinted on the chrome metal bottom. A half-inch metal screw facing back serves as an ignition button. The lighters were sold nationwide from December 2000 to May 2001.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 260

Incidents:

None reported.

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