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U.S. CPSC July 24, 2002	Novelty Lighters Recalled by Young's J.K. Inc. These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC June 12, 2002	Novelty Cigarette Lighters Recalled by Specialty Sales Co. Inc. These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2002	L.A. Lighter Recalls Disposable Cigarette Lighters The lighters may have child-resistant mechanisms that do not meet federal safety standards. Young children may be able to operate these lighters, which could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003	Style Asia Inc. Recall of Cigarette Lighters The cigarette lighters do not have qualified child resistant mechanisms and pose a fire hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2008	YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 29, 2003	The Sarut Group (City Limit) Recall of Fish-Shaped Cigarette Lighters The lighters lack the required child resistant mechanisms and can expose children to fire hazards.
U.S. CPSC February 13, 2003	Young's J.K. Recall of Novelty Lighters These lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children can ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2005	Aristo Home and Garden Recall of "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.
U.S. CPSC February 26, 2004	Quality Fresh Cigars Recall of Lighters These novelty lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2003	Amen Wardy Home Recall of Multi-purpose Lighters Shaped Like Matchsticks The lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards. Young children could operate these lighters, which poses a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2005	CPSC, Arett Sales Corp. Announce Recall of Multi-Purpose Barbecue Lighters Sold under the brand name "Kitchen Works," the lighters lack child-resistant mechanisms that meet federal safety standards.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006	Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Recall Mini-Flashlights The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2002	Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Inc. Recall of Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms, as required by federal law. Young children could ignite the lighters, presenting fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2009	Wincraft Inc. Recalls Sports Themed Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	Hairstyling Irons Recalled by Farouk Systems Inc. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The iron's "on/off" switch was installed incorrectly. When the iron is plugged in and switch is in the "off" position, the iron remains "on," which could pose fire and burn hazards.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Bunk Beds Recalled by Home Line Industries These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2007	Children's Charm Bracelets Sold by Buy-Rite Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Hand-Held Hair Dryers Recalled by Blason International Trading Corp. Some of these hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device on the power cord and could present a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2007	OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard These dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters Due to Burn Hazard Lighters can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005	Target Corp. Recall of Birch/Bark Candles The birch and bark surrounding the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006	Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards Items in these baths sets contain part or components that pose choking, strangulation or suffocation hazards to young children.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008	Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	New York Zion Trading Corp. Recall of Electric Fans The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009	Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards An internal component can fail causing the dehumidifier to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2005	Leiner Health Products Recall of Multivitamins The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	Avanti Products Inc. Recall of Water Dispensers The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water. The device can malfunction so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2003	DesignPac Recall of Lamp Oil The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.
U.S. CPSC October 20, 2004	Zippo Recall of Multi-Purpose Utility Lighters The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.
U.S. CPSC February 25, 2005	Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall of Electronic Musical Toys The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 15, 2008	Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	DVD Players Recalled by Wal-Mart Due to Fire Hazard The DVD players can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003	Small World Toys Recall of Children's Puzzle One of the puzzle pieces (a stack of newspapers) poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007	Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 28, 2007	Regent Products Corp. Recalls Stuffed Ball Toys Due to Lead Hazard The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2008	Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2010	Foria International Recalls Women's Peacoats Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard The peacoats fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2005	Bunn-O-Matic Recall of Home Coffeemakers The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2004	Kmart Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches These matches may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2007	Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC October 4, 2007	Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2008	Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc. The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2007	Jakes Fireworks Inc. Recalls Fireworks Sold by World Class Distributors Due to Burn and Injury Hazards The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.