CPSC, Tools Exchange Inc. Announce Recall of Novelty Cigarette Lighters
CPSC recall 01139a. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
CPSC recall 01139a has the recall date 2 May 2001. The notice names the firm Tools Exchange. The recall has about 5,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lighters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,300 |
| Description | The novelty cigarette lighters have two brand names: The "Hotery Pocke Torch" comes in various colors, including red and green, and is shaped like a fire extinguisher. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black plastic cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. "HOTERY POCKE TORCH" is written on one side of the lighter, "Made in Taiwan" is written on a sticker on the other side, and "PT-16" is printed on the cap. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. The "Pocket Torch" comes in red and dark gray, and is shaped like a fire hydrant. It is a butane-fueled, torch-style lighter with a black cap that fits over the flame port and ignition switch. The words "Fire Plug" appear in red inside of a black disk on both sides of the lighter. The cap is attached to the lighter's body by a linked metal chain. |
| Product | The "Hotery Pocke Torch" and "Fire Plug" Pocket Torch, About 5,300, Lighters |
| Sold at | The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7. |
| Importer | Tools Exchange Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,300Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Lighters
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Tools Exchange
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 1999 | Extension Cords Recalled by Tools Exchange |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01139aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01139a. https://recallregister.com/product/784-cpsc-tools-exchange-inc-announce-recall-of-novelty-cigarette-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 01139a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The "Hotery Pocke Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 2000 through December 2000, for about $7. The "Pocket Torch" lighters were sold nationwide, from January 1999 to October 2000, for about $7.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01139a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan