The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
View The Official CPSC Recall Notice
Description
This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands.
The products have “DISSIM” imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.
Name of Product: VPR Disposable Lighters
Recall Date: February 8, 2024
Recall Number: 24-111
Hazard: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
Sold At: Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.
Units: About 62,200
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
VPR Brands toll-free at 888-420-8858 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@vprbrands.com, or online at https://vprbrands.com/contact-recall/ or https://vprbrands.com and click on “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.
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