VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters

Active Recall Announced February 8, 2024 CPSC #24111

Quick answer

VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters is CPSC recall #24111, announced on February 8, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact vpr brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: VPR Brands.

Hazard

This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.

Affected products

Disposable Lighters

Recalled brands

VPR Brands

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.

Recall date

February 8, 2024

Categories

Disposable Lighters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #24111?

CPSC recall #24111 covers VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 8, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.

What is the remedy for recall #24111?

The CPSC remedy for recall #24111 is consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact vpr brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full 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 VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for 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/2024/VPR-Brands-Recalls-Lighters-Due-to-Missing-Child-Safety-Feature-Posing-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Regulation-for-Cigarette-Lighters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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