CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
Source: CPSC Recall #02177
Recall Date
2002-06-12
Manufacturer
Specialty Sales Co. Inc., of Castro Valley, Calif.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Products Involved
Novelty cigarette lighters
Hazard
These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and Specialty Sales Co. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold At
Convenience and liquor stores and gas station food markets in northern California sold these lighters, from March 1999 through April 2002, for about $4.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28