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Kaytel Media Group Inc. recalls King brand disposable lighters
- Starting date:
- November 17, 2014
- Posting date:
- November 17, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-42193
Affected products
King brand disposable lighters
Product description
This recall involves King brand disposable lighters imported and distributed by Kaytel Media Group Inc. The lighters were sold in various colours and are identified by model number A3K. The recalled lighters were sold with novelty adult lighter holders in the shape of a nude male or female torso.
Hazard identified
These lighters do not meet the performance testing requirements outlined in the Lighters Regulations.
These products can pose the following problems:
- the lighters may exceed the allowable flame heights during ignition,
- the lighters may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released.
Neither Kaytel Media Group Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these lighters.
Number sold
Approximately 144 recalled lighters were sold Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled lighters were sold from November 2013 to November 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Thailand.
Companies
- Importer
-
Kaytel Media Group Inc.
St-Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and dispose of them following municipal waste guidelines.
For more information, consumers may contact Kaytel Media Group Inc. by telephone at 1-800-465-5822.
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.