CPSC, Michael’s Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Lighters
Home product recall 00-076. Announced by CPSC on Mar 9, 2000.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Mar 9, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame from the tip or other areas of the lighter. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
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What should you do?
No remedy available.
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- How to reach the firm: Company Phone Number: (877) 562-3816
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled all-purpose lighters are refillable and contain butane. They are about 9 inches long and have a white plastic base; red, green or blue plastic handle with a black plastic trigger and on/off switch; and a metal barrel. A yellow label is affixed to the handle and reads in part, “DANGER: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE...MADE IN CHINA.” The lighters were packaged in a cardboard display sleeve under the brand name Handy Home. The brand name is not on the lighter.
About 213,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Handy Home lighters.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Michael’s Stores Inc., Irving, Texas.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Michael’s Stores Inc. has received 14 reports of excessive flame, resulting in three reports of burns to consumers’ hands.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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