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Zippo Candle Lighters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.
Who to contact: For additional information, please contact Zippo at (800) 320-7490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Zippominimplrecall.com
The product
This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.
Details
- Units affected
- About 17,500
- Recall date
- January 27, 2010
- Brand
- Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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