CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable 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-690.
The recalled lighters have their brand name, "BODA-BING," "GIL," "HAPPY," or "WAX" stamped on both sides of their metal tops. The UPC bar code on the lighters' labels is "0-80692-99930-1," "0-295114-0" or starts with "7-55998." Writing on these lighters includes "MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were sold in various colors.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-690.
Consumers should stop using these 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 Convenience, Drug And Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Lighters, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For About $1. 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-690.
For more information, call Gladstrong at (877) 666-0664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Convenience, Drug And Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Lighters, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For About $1. Recall FAQ
Convenience, Drug And Discount Stores Nationwide Sold These Lighters, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Gladstrong Investments USA Announce Recall of Disposable Lighters. The notice was published on April 17, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 13 units are potentially affected.