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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-01-27

Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

Is my product affected?

Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters

  • Brand Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Zippo is recalling certain Slatkin & Co. candle lighters due to a burn hazard. The affected lighters have date codes G09 or H09 embossed on the black adjuster knob and are finished in either high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. These refillable butane lighters, which measure 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide, can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to the maximum flame setting, creating a risk of burns to consumers.

If you own one of these lighters, you should immediately stop using it. According to the recall notice, consumers should contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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