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Aim 'n Flame Multi-Purpose Lighter by Tokai of Canada, Ltd.
- Starting date:
- January 7, 2010
- Posting date:
- January 7, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002185
Affected products
Aim 'n Flame Multi-Purpose Lighter by Tokai of Canada Ltd.
Product description
This recall involves the Aim 'n Flame multi-purpose lighter by Tokai of Canada Ltd. The recalled lighter has a red plastic handle with a rectangular black metal barrel. The words "Aim 'n Flame" are stamped on the barrel. There is also a warning label on the handle that reads "Tokai of Canada LTD. Markham ONT L3R 921 Made in Mexico".
The recalled lighter can be identified by the product number HF12CR-C, which is written on the product packaging.
This recall does not include any other Tokai multi-purpose lighter.
Hazard identified
Testing by Health Canada of these utility lighters has revealed that they may pose a burn risk to users because the flame is too high.
Neither Tokai of Canada nor Health Canada have received reports of injuries or incidents as related to the use of these lighters.
For some tips to help consumers use utility lighters safely, see Health Canada's publication: Utility lighters are dangerous in the hands of children!.
Number sold
Approximately 74,060 units of the recalled lighters were sold at discount, convenience, grocery, and drug stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from September 2005 to December 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Mexico.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Tokai of Canada Ltd.
Markham
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-544-4837
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters, safely dispose of them or return them to the following address for a full refund:
c/o DBS Reverse Logistics
Tokai Multi-Purpose Lighter
205 Bethridge Road
Etobicoke, ON M9W 1N4
For more information, consumers may contact Tokai of Canada at 1-800-544-4837, between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.