Gladstrong disposable lighters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard
The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective. Young children are able to operate the lighters, posing a fire hazard.
What You Should Do
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Consumer Contact
For more information, call Gladstrong at (877) 666-0664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Products
Gladstrong disposable lighters
Injuries & Incidents
- CPSC and Gladstrong Investments have received a report of a 4-year-old girl who died after starting a fire with a Gladstrong Investments lighter and then hid in a closet. The fire caused an estimated $72,000 in damages. In another incident, two brothers, a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, reportedly ignited clothing and paper inside a car, while playing with one of these lighters, causing about $1,500 in damages. They were not injured.