CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact Information
For more information, contact a Speedway representative at (800) 643-1948 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.speedway.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.
Injuries
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.
Recall Number
06125
Product Information
Product Name
"Speedway" Cigarette Lighters
Product Type
Lighters
Number of Units
About 500,000
Imported By
Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif.
Distributed By
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio
Manufactured In
China