Les Distributions Orca Lite Inc. recalls FLEXI LIGHT multi-purpose utility lighters
- Starting date:
- September 18, 2018
- Posting date:
- September 18, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-67774
Affected products
FLEXI LIGHT multi-purpose utility lighter
Product description
This recall involves the FLEXI LIGHT multi-purpose utility lighter. The lighters have a flexible black metallic barrel attached to 2 silver parts and the brand name "Clair de lune/ Ambiance" printed on the lighter. The lighters can be identified by the lot/style number 1357, the sku number 2039360 and the UPC 885240393606 printed on the product label.
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 child-resistant mechanism may not work properly.
As of June 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these lighters.
Number sold
Approximately 6,539 units of the recalled lighters were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled lighters were sold from February, 2017 to June, 2018.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
WENZHOU HENGYU TRADE CO LTD.
WENGZHOU
CHINA
- Importer
-
Les Distributions Orca Lite Inc.
Montréal
Quebec
CANADA
- Distributor
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Clair de Lune
Montréal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and dispose of them according to their local municipal waste requirements. Consumers may contact Les Distributions Orca Lite Inc. for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Les Distributions Orca Lite by telephone at 1-877-389-5757 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or by email.
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.