CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, The Sarut Group d/b/a City Limit Announce Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 04-019
Date: October 28, 2003
Product Name: Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters
Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Sarut Group d/b/a as City Limit of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 3,100 Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters. The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.Name of product: Fish-Shaped Cigarette LightersUnits: 3,100Manufacturer: The Sarut Group d/b/a, as City Limit, of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: These novelty cigarette lighters have a metallic colored plastic body and are shaped to resemble a fish and come in a variety of 18 different colors. Colored designs are painted on the body of the fish. The lighters contain a black lighter insert which can be pulled out of the body of the fish. The inserts have a white colored fish skeleton painted on the side.Sold at: The lighters were sold through internet sales and distribution to retail firms from 2002 to 2003.Manufactured in: FranceRemedy: Return the lighters to the retail firm or Sarut Group for a full refund and a discount coupon on your next purchase.Consumer Contact: Beverly Olivier Customer Service Representative at the Sarut Group at (800) 345-6404 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday.Firm's Media Contact: Beverly Olivier at (800) 345-6404.

Hazard Description:

The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 3,100
Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

The lighters were sold through internet sales and distribution to retail firms from 2002 to 2003.

Manufactured In:

France