February
27, 2004
Name
of product:
Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters
Units: 313
Manufacturer: Quality Fresh Cigars of Troy, Mich.
Hazard: These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested
to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant.
They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
Description: There are two styles of lighters included in this recall.
Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8”
tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word “SPACE” appears on one side
of the lighter and the word “NIBO” appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19,
model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3” tall.
The word “NIBO” appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter.
Sold through: The lighters were sold through the firm’s catalog from
April 2003 to September 2003 for about $20. The lighters were also given away
as premiums in conjunction with purchase.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately.
Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with
any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or
punctured. Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95 if purchased or
$5.00 if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal
Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to:
QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083.
Consumer Contact: Quality Fresh at (800) 978-1908 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.
The firm has sent letters and the Disposal Notification Form to consumers who
purchased or received the lighters notifying them of this recall.