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U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008	YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2003	De Bon Sales Recall of Cigarette Lighters The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Recall Mini-Flashlights The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2002	Novelty Cigarette Lighters Recalled by Specialty Sales Co. Inc. These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003	The Sarut Group (City Limit) Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003	Style Asia Inc. Recall of Cigarette Lighters The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2005	Aristo Home and Garden Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters 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.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2002	L.A. Lighter Recalls Disposable Cigarette Lighters The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2002	Novelty Lighters Recalled by Young's J.K. Inc. These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2006	Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 26, 2004	Quality Fresh Cigars Recall of Lighters 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.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2005	Two's Company Inc. Recall of Shell Candles Sea Urchin Shell Candles candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Cordless Screwdrivers Recalled by Menards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2003	Amen Wardy Home Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2002	Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005	Pottery Barn Outlet Recall of Halloween Candleholders The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. This poses a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. This product was previously recalled by Pottery Barn on October 16, 2002.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005	CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters Sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works," the lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards.
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2004	Brand Imports, LLC Recall of Children's Rings The rings contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2005	Global Gift Industries Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008	Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The cooking chamber of the gas grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2010	Radio Systems Corporation Recalls Power Adapters Sold with PetSafe(R) Heated Wellness Sleepers Due to Fire Hazard When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005	The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 13, 2003	Young's J.K. Recall of Novelty Lighters These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	Power Light Modules Recalled by GCI Technologies Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Internal wiring in the module's circuit boards is incorrectly installed, posing a risk of an electrical fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 19, 2008	Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard Screws under the bottle's lid can come loose and fall into the cup, posing a choking hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 30, 2007	Target Recalls Home Patio Sets Due to Fall Hazard The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 8, 2007	Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008	Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2009	Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008	Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2006	Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2006	School Specialty Publishing Recalls Children's Science Kits for Thermal Burn Hazard The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2004	CPSC, Little Giant Pump Co. Announce Recall of Cooler Pumps The motor caps on the cooler pumps are not made with flame- retardant material and an internal electrical failure can ignite the cap, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2005	Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2004	Zippo Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2007	Safety Alert: CFM U.S. Corp. Multi-Purpose Gas Lighters Sold at Wal-Mart Lack Safety Warning Labels The lighters do not have a label in English containing precautionary information concerning the proper use and operation. Failure to follow the instructions in the warning label could result in injury.
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2006	Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC November 9, 2006	Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys Recalled for Burn Hazard The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2005	CPSC Approves First Step Toward Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters The vote to approve an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which is open for public comment, sets the Commission on a path to consider a way to prevent most mechanical malfunctions of lighters and reduce the fire hazard associated with some lighters.
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2004	CPSC Votes to Start Development of Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters According to the commission's chairman, a mandatory standard for cigarette lighters -- along with standards for the flammability of mattresses and upholstered furniture -- would help reduce fires, deaths, and injuries.