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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-09-14

CPSC, Vaid Enterprises Announce Recall of "BIC" Cigarette Lighters

Is my product affected?

"BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters

  • Brand Vaid Enterprises, of Jersey City, N.J.
  • UPC 3086120600051
  • UPC 3086120600020

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

What happened

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Vaid Enterprises are recalling disposable oval-tube-shaped BIC and mini-BIC brand cigarette lighters. These lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms required by federal law and can be ignited by young children, creating fire and burn hazards. The recalled lighters have green, red, blue, black, or yellow bodies with metal tops that are imprinted with "BIC" and "made in France." The standard-size lighters have UPC number 3 086120 600020, and the mini-lighters have UPC number 3 086120 600051.

According to the recall announcement, consumers who own these lighters should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund.

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

Hazard

The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

The disposable cigarette lighters being recalled are oval-tube- shaped "BIC" and mini- "BIC" brand lighters. The lighters have a green, red, blue, black or yellow body and a metal top. "BIC" and "made in France" is imprinted into the metal top of the lighter. A label on the lighter reads, "WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN." The standard size lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600020 and the mini-lighters have the UPC number 3 086120 600051.

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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