Kikkerland lamp, flying saucer (UFO) novelty lighters
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Kikkerland Designs Inc. is recalling approximately 20,000 novelty lighters distributed nationwide through small retail stores and souvenir shops between March 1997 and February 1999. The lighters, which resemble lamps or flying saucers and sold for about $10, lack child-resistant mechanisms required by law. The flying saucer lighter is made of silver metal and orange plastic, measures about 3.25 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches high, and has "UFO" imprinted on its ignition switch with flashing lights. The lamp lighter has a blue shade, yellow pole, and black base, stands about 6.75 inches high, and uses a pull chain as its ignition switch. Young children could ignite these lighters, creating a fire hazard, though the CPSC and company are unaware of any injuries to date.
Consumers who own these lighters should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Kikkerland Designs Inc. at (800) 869-1105 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, or call the CPSC Consumer Hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Novelty Lighters Recalled by Kikkerland Designs NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 1999 Release # 99-095 Company Phone Number: (800) 869-1105 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Kikkerland Designs Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kikkerland Designs Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 20,000 novelty lighters. The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Kikkerland Designs Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The novelty lighters being recalled resemble lamps and flying saucers. The flying saucer lighter, made of silver metal and orange plastic, measures about 3.25 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches high. "UFO" is imprinted in the ignition switch and flashing lights illuminate once the switch is activated. The lamp lighter, with a blue shade, yellow pole and black base, is made of metal and measures about 6.75 inches high. It has no labeling and uses a pull chain as the ignition switch. The flame comes out of the top of the lamp shade. Small retail stores and souvenir shops nationwide sold these lighters from March 1997 through February 1999 for about $10. Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Kikkerland Designs Inc. at (800) 869-1105 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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