U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of “Speedway” Cigarette Lighters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: “Speedway” Cigarette Lighters  Units: About 500,000 Importer: Golden Star Group, of Walnut, Calif. Retailer: Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, of Enon, Ohio

Hazard: The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Speedway SuperAmerica LLC has received six reports of incidents involving flare-ups on these lighters. Burn injuries to the head, hair, face and hand have been reported.

Description: The recalled lighters have the “Speedway” logo on the front, “Acculite” embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type).

Sold at: Speedway SuperAmerica and Rich convenience stores from July 2005 through October 5, 2005 for about $1 each.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. ---

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