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

Active Recall Announced February 13, 2003 CPSC #03081

Quick answer

CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters is CPSC recall #03081, announced on February 13, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.. Affected brand: Young's J.K. Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters

Recalled brands

Young's J.K. Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

February 13, 2003

Categories

Lighters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03081?

CPSC recall #03081 covers CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 13, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #03081?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03081 is consumers should stop using the 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, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty 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/2003/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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