Recalls
The lighters have a potential for a flame of over one foot and do not extinguish automatically if dropped.
The company -- U.S. distributor of the lighters -- said it is asking all retailers and wholesalers to stop sales of the lighters. It said it will contact them with instructions for return.
The company said arrangements are being made to reimburse consumers and retailers for all returned lighters. And it asked consumers to return the "Rogers Disposable adjustable butane lighters" to retail outlets from which they were purchased.
Over 3 million
Possible fire hazard
Consumers should contact the retailer from whom they purchased the fireplace for free repair.
1,600
Possible fire hazard
The Commission said that consumers should immediately unplug the sets and discontinue use until they are checked.
12,000
The product "contains no safety device" to prevent electrical shock and possible electrocution.
Consumers to immediately unplug and then disconnect the "Little Wonder TV Antenna."
Possibly linked to chromosome breakage and resulting multiple birth defects.
Manufacturers of all other aerosol spray adhesives are to voluntarily discontinue production and distribution of their goods. Retailers will act immediately to halt sales of all such products.
A possible loose fitting connection could result in a hazard to consumers from gas leakage.
CPSC Chairman Richard 0. Simpson said the Commission is asking wholesalers, distributors, and retailers who may have the affected ovens in stock or installed in mobile homes or newly constructed homes immediately to contact the Tappan Company.