Moderate Recalled June 12, 2002 About 6,000 units Updated September 19, 2025

CPSC, Specialty Sales Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters

BurnFire

The hazard

These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents reported: CPSC and Specialty Sales Co. Inc. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Contact: For more information, call Specialty Sales Co. Inc. collect at (510) 581-3869 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

About this recall

This recall involves two types of lighters. The first type is a refillable liquid-fueled lighter with various decals depicting one of the following: a frog with a banjo sitting on a lily, a man in the moon, Tweety Bird, a unicorn, and a skull and crossbones. "Made in China" is written on a label on these lighters. The second type of lighter is a refillable, gas-fueled, piezo-electric lighter with a dolphin molded on the side. The dolphin's head serves as a hinged cover for the ignition button and flame port. There is no writing on these lighters.

Product photos

Recalled novelty cigarette lighters
Recalled novelty cigarette lighters

Photos: U.S. CPSC