CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
CPSC, Aristo Home and Garden Announce Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters
These refillable butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). "Aristo Home & Garden" and "Fire Stick" are printed on the products' original packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact Information
Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aristousa.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.
Injuries
Aristo has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving the Fire Stick lighters.
Manufacturer
Aristo Home and Garden, of West Deptford, N.J.
Recall Number
05191
Product Information
Product Name
Fire Stick Multi-Purpose Lighters
Product Type
Lighters
Number of Units
About 36,000
Manufacturer Name
Aristo Home and Garden, of West Deptford, N.J.
Manufactured In
China