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Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard

  • Recalled lighter - front
  • Back of recalled lighter with location of date code
Name of Product:
Zippo Slatkin & Co. Candle Lighters
Hazard:

Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 27, 2010
Units:

About 17,500

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10.
Importer(s):

Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-124

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