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Home Hardware Stores Ltd. recalls Home Flexible Multi-Purpose Lighter

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Quick summary: Home Hardware Stores Ltd. recalls Home Flexible Multi-Purpose Lighter .

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Quick summary: Home Hardware Stores Ltd. recalls Home Flexible Multi-Purpose Lighter .

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DescriptionHome Flexible Multi-Purpose Lighter Product description This recall involves the Home Flexible Multi-Purpose utility gas lighters with a 5” flexible wand. These lighters are refillable and the flame is adjustable. The recall concerns model #BBQ- 2600CR-ETC with UPC 822733191127 as well as item # 6311-056 on the package and 63311-056 on the lighter. The product can also be identified by “Home” on the package and on the barrel of the lighter. Hazard identified Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that these lighters do not meet the Lighters Regulations in Canada and may pose a fire or burn hazard. Specifically the lighters: may exceed the allowable flame height during ignition; may exhibit an abnormal, sudden increase in flame height; and may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released. As of June 20, 2018, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. Number sold 375,464 units of the affected products were sold in Canada. Time period sold The recalled lighters were sold from June 2007 to June 2018. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Distributor Unison Ridge Limited Home Imports (DCCL) Waterloo Ontario CANADA Manufacturer Wenzhou Fortune International Wenzhou, Zhejiang CHINA Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and dispose of them according to their local municipal waste requirements or contact the retailer for a refund.
  • For more information, consumers may contact Home Hardware Stores Limited by email or by calling 519-664-2252 ext. 6609.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
  • This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
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