CPSC Recall in 2007: Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind., is issuing a Public Safety Notice involving about 1.8 million Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters. The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.Name of product: Multi-Purpose Gas LightersUnits: About 1.8 millionImporter: CFM U.S. Corp., of Huntington, Ind.Hazard: The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves three models of multi-purpose butane lighters sold under the brand name, The Grill Care Company®. The lighters are nine or 11 inches long and have the words "The Grill Care Company" and "NOM" printed on the label affixed to each lighter. As shown below, the lighter's body comes in several colors. Only lighters that have Spanish warnings and do not have English warnings are included in this recall.Sold at: Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact CFM to obtain safety warning labels in English and instructions for proper placement of the labels on the lighters.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CFM toll-free at (866) 333-4833 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.

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Wal-Mart from February 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $4.

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