CPSC recall 03081
Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-05-20
On 2025-05-20 the CPSC announced a recall of Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters by Young S J K, citing these lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03081 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-02-13 |
| Published | 2025-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Young S J K |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters | The refillable, dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters are butane gas-fueled and made of metal. There are three models involved in this recall. One of the lighters features a dolphin with a large ball and is labeled "1988.8 Young's Wholes 14.9." Another lighter features a single dolphin and is labeled "00005011 $14.00 EA." The last model features two dolphins and a ball, and has no label.
Reason
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting 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/2003/CPSC-Youngs-JK-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Novelty-Lighters-
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