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Consumer product recall

Ronson's Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters

Starting date:
June 1, 2009
Posting date:
June 1, 2009
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500002041

Affected products

Ronson's Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters

Product description

This recall involves the full range of Ronson's Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters. Four lighters are affected by this recall:

  • Wind Resistant Kit model number 1058, UPC 059136511058
  • Wind Resistant Lighter model number 1010, UPC 059136511010
  • Multi-Flex Utility Lighter model number 1218, UPC 059136511218
  • Standard Utility Lighter model number 1317, UPC 059136511317

Hazard identified

Although Health Canada testing has revealed that the Wind Resistant Kit (Lot number LK , model number 1058, UPC 059136511058) failed to meet safety standards, Ronson Corporation of Canada has taken the precaution of recalling its full range of utility lighters, not just the one tested.

The Wind Resistant Kit and Wind Resistant Lighter pose a fire hazard because they have unsafe burning characteristics and fuel leakage.

No injuries or incidents have been reported to Health Canada or to Ronson Corporation of Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 80 191 of the recalled Wind Resistant Kits and Wind Resistant Lighters were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from June 2007 to June 2009 at various retailers across Canada including hardware stores, discount stores, grocery stores and convenience stores.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
Ronson Corporation of Canada
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product.

Consumers can return the products to the original point of purchase for a full refund.

From more information, consumers may contact Ronson's Customer Relations Department by telephone at 1-800-265-5121.