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CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Stairway Gates and Lighters

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Recall Date:
June 03, 1999

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

June 3, 1999

 

Release # 99-119

This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.

- Stairway Gates - North States Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,200 stairway gates. The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and the gate will no longer act as the barrier it is intended to be.

- Cigarette Lighters -C & H Trading, of Metairie, La., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law.

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CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Stairway Gates and Lighters
North States Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 3,200 stairway gates. The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and if placed at the top of the stairs, a child could fall down the stairs and be injured. C & H Trading, of Metairie, La., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law, and young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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