Warning
1995-79
November 28, 1995
Disposable Lighters Fail Safety Tests
OTTAWA - The Health Protection Branch (HPB) of Health Canada is warning consumers not to use three brands of
disposable child-resistant cigarette lighters (COMET, KING and TAIYO) recently imported into Canada which do not meet
safety regulations. The attached table provides further detail.
The brand name is stamped on the metal shield of these lighters. The Health Protection Branch advises consumers to
stop using them immediately and dispose of them in accordance with local laws. The importers of these products are cooperating
with Health Canada and have voluntarily initiated recalls. No injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Parents are reminded that child-resistant lighters are not child-proof. To avoid a tragedy, lighters and matches must
be kept out of sight and out of reach of young children. Consumers can contact the nearest regional Health Protection
Branch office of Health Canada if they have any questions concerning these products.
Information:
Bonnie Fox-McIntyre/Monique Renaud-Gagné
Health Canada
(613) 957-1588
Disposable Lighters Being Recalled
Brand Name: COMET
Made in: China
Imported by: Y.B.S. Trading Ltd. Mississauga, Ont.
Lot number: none
Available in: across Canada since July 1995
Defect:
- when dropped, impact may cause lighters to release fuel
- with extended use, the plastic near the fuel release
opening may melt or burn and the child- resistant mechanism may not function
Brand Name: KING
Made in: Thailand
Imported by: Danials Wholesale Toronto, Ont.
Lot number: none
Available in: across Canada since September 1995
Defect:
- excessive and fluctuating flame heights
Brand Name: TAIYO
Made in: Thailand
Imported by: UNI-APEX (CANADA) INC. Scarborough, Ont.
Lot number: lot number 001 - UPC code 7-78732- 00101
Available in: British Columbia and Saskatchewan since August 1995
Defect:
- excessive and sudden increases in flame height
- continues to burn for longer than 4 seconds after the
lever is released.
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