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CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. hazard recall for DIY multi-purpose lighters.

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These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers. Recall #01098

CPSC, Double L Announce Recall of Lighters

The lighters are 10-1/2 inches long and were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name "DIY." The brand name is not on the lighter. The lighters have a black handle, red plastic trigger and on/off switch, and a silver-colored metal barrel. A yellow label affixed to the handle reads in part: "DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE...Made in China."

Recall date: Mar 6, 2001 Last update: Feb 2, 2026
Stop using the product immediately and follow the official remedy.
Official CPSC notice