CPSC recall 02177
Novelty cigarette lighters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-19
On 2025-09-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Novelty cigarette lighters by Specialty Sales, citing these lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02177 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-12 |
| Published | 2025-09-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Specialty Sales |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Novelty cigarette lighters | This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.
Reason
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
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/2002/CPSC-Specialty-Sales-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Cigarette-Lighters
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