July 17, 2003
Novelty cigarette lighters distributed by De Bon Sales of Houston are being recalled. The novelty lighters are not equipped with child-resistant mechanisms. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."
The lighters were sold at Dollar stores in Texas from November 2002 through December 2002 for about $1.
Consumers should return the lighters to the store where purchased for a refund.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
