CPSC, Prometheus International Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Lighters
CPSC recall 00062. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lighters do not have any child-resistant mechanisms, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Act. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free replacement lighter with a child-resistant mechanism.
CPSC recall 00062 has the recall date 7 Feb 2000. The notice names the firm Prometheus International. The recall has about 4,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lighters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Prometheus International Inc. are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 4,000 |
| Description | These lighters were discovered by CPSC by monitoring Internet web sites as part of Operation Safe Online Shopping (SOS). Operation SOS, launched in December 1999, is a CPSC initiative that monitors web sites for recalled, illegal and potentially hazardous consumer products being sold in cyberspace. The Intruder model lighter looks like a miniature propane or scuba tank, with a rectangular sleeve on the side into which the bottom part of the black activation/ignition button fits. The top two-thirds of the cylindrical tank body and the sleeve are black, and the tank is clear and transparent. A label on one side of the sleeve reads "Prometheus." A cover hides the flame port. The Jupiter model lighter has a metal body with a black top and bottom. The lighter has a distinctive gun-like shape. It has a hinged cover for the flame port. The cover opens when the ignition switch is pressed or the hinged cover is pulled back, and a high-intensity torch flame is produced. On the end opposite the flame port, a black screw-on cover hides the refill port. The brand name "Prometheus" is engraved into the lower area of one side of the lighter body. |
| Product | Prometheus International Novelty Lighters, About 4,000, Lighters |
| Sold at | Tobacco stores nationwide sold these lighters from March 1997 through February 1999 from $50 to $75. The company advertised these lighters on their web site at www.prometheuskkp.com |
| Manufacturer | Prometheus International Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Lighters
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Prometheus International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00062The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00062. https://recallregister.com/product/3306-cpsc-prometheus-international-inc-announce-recall-of-novelty-lighters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00062 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Prometheus International Inc. are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these lighters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tobacco stores nationwide sold these lighters from March 1997 through February 1999 from $50 to $75. The company advertised these lighters on their web site at www.prometheuskkp.com
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00062?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,000