CPSC recall 00502
"BIC" brand lighters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-08-25
On 2026-08-25 the CPSC announced a recall of "BIC" brand lighters by Bic, citing the recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00502 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2000-09-19 |
| Published | 2026-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Bic |
| Distribution | US |
Product
"BIC" brand lighters | The recall involves only BIC lighters without child-resistant technology illegally imported into the U.S. by Vaid Enterprises. They were not imported or sold by BIC Corporation.
Reason
The recalled lighters are not equipped with the metal shield over the sparkwheel, whereas the child-resistant lighters have that shield.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-BIC-Clarify-Recall
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