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CPSCRecalled Feb 8, 2024 · #24111

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Disposable Lighters
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice