CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters

Active Recall Announced May 2, 2001 CPSC #01139a

Quick answer

CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters is CPSC recall #01139a, announced on May 2, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The remedy is consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.. Affected brand: Tools Exchange Inc..

Hazard

The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.

Affected products

The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch

Recalled brands

Tools Exchange Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

May 2, 2001

Categories

Lighters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01139a?

CPSC recall #01139a covers CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 2, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain.

What is the remedy for recall #01139a?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01139a is consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the 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 CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters 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/CPSC-Tools-Exchange-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Cigarette-Lighters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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