Clipper Multi-purpose Lighters recalled due to potential fire and burn hazard
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the lighters and return to the place of purchase for a refund.
Affected products
The brand "Clipper" is marked on the top of the lighter. These lighters have a tube that extends from the lighter. The lot number can be found at the bottom of the sticker that shows the UPC code.
The Shiny Colour Lighters have a black tube while the Classic Colour Lighters have a silver tube. Both lighters were sold in 24 unit boxes.
Lighter |
Lot number |
UPC |
|---|---|---|
Classic Colour |
XFT |
091585028770 |
Shiny Colour |
XFT |
091585028756 |
Issue
Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these lighters do not meet the Lighters Regulations in Canada and may pose a fire or burn hazard. Specifically the lighters:
- may exceed the allowable flame height during ignition;
- may exhibit an abnormal, sudden increase in flame height;
- may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released;
- may not have a child resistant mechanism.
As of April 9, 2021 the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lighters and return to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact HBI Canada at 1-866-420-4372, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 PST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number sold
The company reported that 16,800 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from September 2020 to March 31, 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Distributor
HBI Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
CANADA
Manufacturer
Clipper
Barcelona
SPAIN
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