CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-162

Date: July 16, 2003

Product Name: Novelty Cigarette Lighters

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, De Bon Sales is voluntarily recalling cigaretter lighters. The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Name of product: Novelty Cigarette LightersUnits: 8,000Manufacturer: De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, TexasHazard: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."Sold at: Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the lighters to the store where purchased for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.Media Contact: Albert Kim at (713) 541-2100.

Hazard Description:

The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 8,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China