Recalls: Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks
Bultina Disposable Lighters Recalled By Paulshin International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 1988 Release # 88-94 Bultina Disposable Lighters Recalled By Paulshin International WASHINGTON - Paulshin International, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is voluntarily recalling approximately 400,000 disposable lighters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The lighter may flare-up unexpectedly or may fail to extinguish when the control level is released. The models involved are 700LT and 701LT and were imported since 1987. Laboratory testing found that some of the lighters may have been mis-assembled during manufacturing. There has been one reported serious burn injury associated with this product. These disposable 3-1/2 inches in length with transparent plastic bodies which are either red, green, clear, or yellow/orange in color. The silver colored metal windguards are labeled "Bultina" and Korea". The lighters were sold either loose or blister packed under the name Red-Match. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the lighters and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may call Paulshin at 312-262-6300 for additional information about the recall. Read more.
Lighters Recalled By Bic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 1988 Release # 88-81 Bic's New Regular Size Fixed Flame Lighters Voluntarily Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Bic Corporation announced that Bic is voluntarily recalling its new regular size fixed flame lighters because, according to estimates of the firm, the flame on approximately 0.04% of these lighters may not extinguish. There have been no reported accidents or complaints about the lighters. Approximately 6.5 million of these new regular size fixed flame lighters have been distributed since July 21, 1988, when Bic began to distribute this new lighter. The majority of these lighters are still in warehouses or in the Bic distribution chain. Bic has already made the manufacturing changes necessary to solve the potential problem with the regular size fixed flame lighter. The regular size Bic fixed flame lighter is packaged in either a plastic pouch containing two lighters or in an open plastic tray. The plastic pouch states "with fixed flame." Consumers can identify the lighter because it does not contain a wheel, which permits the user to adjust the flame height. Bic Mini fixed flame and Bic regular size adjustable lighters, which represent 98% of the Bic lighters on the market, are not affected by this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the regular size fixed flame Bic lighter and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Read more.
Gasoline Hose Swivel Connectors Recalled by Dover/OPW NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR RELEASE July 22, 1986 Release # 86-45 Gasoline Hose Swivel Connectors Recalled Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dover Corporation/OPW Division announced a voluntary recall of its Model 34 Hose End Swivel. The announcement also renewed calls for the return of OPW Model 33-C Swivels, which are the subject of a voluntary recall begun by OPW in August, 1984. Both swivels are used at Self-Service and Full-Service gas stations as connectors from the pump hose to the nozzle. OPW Division and CPSC have been informed of 12 incidents in which the Model 34 Swivel failed, separating at the swivel elbow. An equal number of Model 33-C failures have been reported. A recent incident involving a Model 33-C resulted in severe burns to a service station pump user who was sprayed with gasoline which later ignited. The swivels were manufactured and distributed nationwide between May 1983 and May 1986. Approximately 31,000 Model 33-C's and 53,000 Model 34's may still be in service. Both are clearly marked with the model number. OPW's distributors and customers are advised not to sell or use OPW Models 33-C or 34 Swivels still in use or in stock. Replacement swivels will be provided. A cash payment is being offered for the return of units already installed on pumps. Distributors and service station owners who need additional information about the recall can call the OPW Division toll-free at l-800-422-2525. Read more.
