DUCOTM, EDGE-EASY GRIP, Windproof Mini BBQ Lighters recalled due to potential fire and burn hazard
- Starting date:
- June 18, 2021
- Posting date:
- June 18, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75853
Last updated: 2021-06-18
Summary
- Product: DUCO™, EDGE-EASY GRIP, Windproof Mini BBQ Lighters.
- Issue: The lighters can pose burn and fire hazards.
- What to do: Immediately dispose of the lighters or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
Affected products
DUCO™, EDGE-EASY GRIP, Windproof Mini BBQ Lighters
Product description
This recall involves DUCO™, EDGE-EASY GRIP, Windproof Mini BBQ Lighters. The lighters are refillable and are a part of the Mini BBQ series:
| Products | UPC | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|
| Edge – Mini BBQ Solid | 843657036042 | EGE20ML01 |
| Edge – Mini BBQ Camouflage | 843657034796 | EGE20CE01 |
| Edge – Mini BBQ Crazy Rain | 843657034802 | EGE19RN01 |
| Edge – MINI BBQ Barcelona | 843657034819 | EGE19TO01 |
Hazard identified
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 exhibit defects due to combustion of a component within the lighter barrel
- May continue to burn
- May exhibit incorrect labelling requirements for refillable lighters
As of May 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 33,850 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from September 2020 to May 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Importer
-
Duco Group Incorporated
114 Bowes Rd., Unit # 10
Vaughan
L4K 1J8
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
WELLPINE COMPANY LIMITED
NO.01,7/F., Grand City Plaza 1-17 Sai Lau Kok Road
Hong Kong
CHINA
What you should do
Consumers should immediate dispose of the lighters or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Duco Group Incorporated by phone at 905-660-2292 or by email: info@duco.ca.
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.