CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2354.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2354.
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2354.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters. The notice was published on February 13, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 500 units are potentially affected.