CPSC, Zippo Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters
This recall was issued October 20, 2004.
- Posted
- October 20, 2004
- Recall Number
- 05019
- Quantity
- 101,557
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
Action Taken
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
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Incidents & Injuries
There have been 27 reports that the butane fuel spills out of the nozzle when first used. There have been no reports that the product ignited or caused any injury.
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