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YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children

Date: October 23, 2008
Company: Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a refund.

Affected Products

The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½ inches long. The recalled "Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 9 inches long.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008

Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through October 2008 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report