VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters

Disposable Lighters

Date of Recall

2024-02-08

CPSC Release Number

24-111

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 62,200

Importer

VPR Brands, of Sunrise, Florida

Sold By

Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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.

Remedy

Refund

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