CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters

危险说明 Hazard

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

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC has received one report of a 2-year-old using one of these lighters to ignite an upholstered chair. The fire resulted in the death of his 6-year-old brother and permanent brain damage to the 2-year old.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

消费者联系信息

For more information, consumers can contact Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore.

零售商：Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, from 1996 through October 2001, for between $8 and $20.