February 13, 2003
Young's J.K. Inc., of
Portland, Ore., is voluntarily recalling about 500 novelty cigarette lighters.
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal
law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
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.
Gas stations, smoke shops, grocery, gift and liquor stores sold the lighters in
Oregon and Southwest Washington from 1996 through October 2001 for between $8
and $20.
Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the
store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact
Young's J.K. collect at (503) 998-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday.