July
17, 2003
Name of product: Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Units: 8,000
Manufacturer: De Bon Sales Inc., of Houston, Texas
Hazard: The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant
mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Description: There are two styles of lighters included in this recall.
The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It
is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter
is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5
inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."
Sold at: Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002
for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the lighters to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Media Contact: Albert Kim at (713) 541-2100.