FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2002
Release # 02-209
Young's J.K. Recall Hotline: (503) 252-3022 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, Young's J.K. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Young's J.K. Inc., of Portland, Ore., is recalling
about 1,800 novelty cigarette lighters. These lighters do not have
child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children
could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
CPSC and Young's J.K. Inc. have not received any reports of
injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the
possibility of injuries.
These are refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighters in the
shape of beverage cans. One lighter is labeled "Coca Cola" and the
other lighter is labeled "Budweiser KING OF BEER." They are attached to
keyrings.
Grocery, gift, and liquor stores, as well as smoke shops and gas
station food marts in Oregon and southwest Washington sold these
lighters from October 2001 through February 2002 for about $3.
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return
them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information,
call Young's J.K. Inc. collect at (503) 252-3022 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. PT Monday through Friday.