NBO Group refillable novelty and disposable cigarette lighters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
NBO Group Inc. is recalling approximately 110,000 refillable and disposable cigarette lighters that were sold nationwide between September 1994 and March 1996 for $5 to $10. The lighters, which feature push-button electronic ignition mechanisms, lack safety devices to prevent young children from operating them and do not comply with CPSC safety standards. Most models are silver-, copper-, or gold-tone metal with animal designs such as birds, dragons, or crocodiles on the casing, while others resemble revolvers or dragons.
According to the recall notice, no injuries have been reported involving these lighters. Consumers who own these lighters should stop using them immediately and return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund. For additional information about the recall, consumers can contact NBO Group by calling (800) 716-0100.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Lighter Recalled by NBO Group NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles October 29,1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-013 CPSC and NBO Group Inc. Announce Lighter Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NBO Group Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is recalling approximately 110,000 refillable novelty and disposable cigarette lighters that do not comply with CPSC safety standards. The lighters, which operate with push-button electronic ignition mechanisms to produce the flame, do not have safety devices that prevent young children from igniting the lighters. CPSC and NBO are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Most of the lighters are silver-, copper-, or gold-tone metal with relief figures of birds, dragons, crocodiles, or other animals on the casing. Other styles include lighters that resemble revolvers and dragons. The lighters were sold individually or from display trays nationwide from September 1994 to March 1996 for $5 to $10 by small retailers of every type. Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers can contact Patty Pany of NBO Group toll-free at (800) 716-0100. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this hazard.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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