Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd.

Active Recall Announced April 24, 2001 CPSC #01128b

Quick answer

Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd. is CPSC recall #01128b, announced on April 24, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The lighters being recalled are refillable electronic ignition lighters and bear location names such as "Hawaii," "Guam," "Saipan," "Las Vegas," "USA" etc. The lighters have flip-up caps over the push-down ignition buttons. An orange label on the back of the lighters reads, "WARNING: KEEP LIGHTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - THIS LIGHTER IS NOT CHILD RESISTANT." The packaging of these sets have labels that read, "MADE IN CHINA." The remedy is consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the dfs store where purchased for a refund.. Affected brand: DFS Group Ltd..

Hazard

The lighters being recalled are refillable electronic ignition lighters and bear location names such as "Hawaii," "Guam," "Saipan," "Las Vegas," "USA" etc. The lighters have flip-up caps over the push-down ignition buttons. An orange label on the back of the lighters reads, "WARNING: KEEP LIGHTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - THIS LIGHTER IS NOT CHILD RESISTANT." The packaging of these sets have labels that read, "MADE IN CHINA."

Affected products

Cigarette lighters packaged in souvenir sets with ashtrays, pencils or pens

Recalled brands

DFS Group Ltd.

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 24, 2001

Categories

Lighters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01128b?

CPSC recall #01128b covers Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd., announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 24, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The lighters being recalled are refillable electronic ignition lighters and bear location names such as "Hawaii," "Guam," "Saipan," "Las Vegas," "USA" etc. The lighters have flip-up caps over the push-down ignition buttons. An orange label on the back of the lighters reads, "WARNING: KEEP LIGHTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - THIS LIGHTER IS NOT CHILD RESISTANT." The packaging of these sets have labels that read, "MADE IN CHINA."

What is the remedy for recall #01128b?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01128b is consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the dfs store where purchased for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Cigarette Lighters Recalled by DFS Group Ltd. on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Cigarette-Lighters-Recalled-by-DFS-Group-Ltd. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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