Camel Metal Match cigarette lighters
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R.J. Reynolds recalled approximately two million "Camel Metal Match" cigarette lighters that were distributed free with two-pack purchases of Camel cigarettes in blue boxes beginning in August 1994. The lighters, which resemble small packs of Camel cigarettes, pose a fire and burn hazard. R.J. Reynolds has received 17 reports of adults being burned while using the lighters.
Consumers who have these lighters should stop using them immediately and either dispose of them or return them to R.J. Reynolds for a $5 incentive refund check. To receive recall information, return instructions, and a postage-paid mailer, consumers can call R.J. Reynolds at 1-800-887-4579 between 7 a.m. and midnight EST, Monday through Friday, or write to Camel Metal Match Returns, P.O. Box 7, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
September 22, 1994 Release # 94-138 Washington, D.C. - CPSC is working with R.J. Reynolds of Winston- Salem, N.C., which recalled yesterday about two million "Camel Metal Match" cigarette lighters that were distributed as part of a cigarette promotion. Use of the lighter may result in burn injuries. To date, R.J. Reynolds has received 17 reports from across the country that adults have been burned while using the lighters.R. J. Reynolds began distribution of the lighters, which were supplied by CVA Inc., in August. The lighter, which resembles a small pack of Camel cigarettes, was included for free with two packs of Camel cigarettes in a blue box labelled "Camel Metal Match. Free with 2-Pack Purchase." Consumers should stop using the lighter immediately, dispose of it, or return any and all of their free lighters to R.J. Reynolds for one $5 incentive refund check. To receive information about the recall, instructions for returning the lighters, and to order a postage paid mailer, call R.J. Reynolds at 1-800-887-4579 between 7 a.m. and midnight EST, Monday through Friday, or write Camel Metal Match Returns, P.O. Box 7, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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