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Ronson® Wind Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose Lighter

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DescriptionRonson® Wind Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose Lighter Product description This recall involves refillable Ronson® Wind Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Purpose utility lighters imported by Zippo Manufacturing Company. The recalled lighters have a chrome or black barrel attached to a red, white, or black plastic handle. The back of the packaging contains the model number 72212 and the UPC 059136722126. All lighters have the word "Ronson" imprinted on the left side of the body of the lighter and were available only in a clamshell package with a blue backer card. This recall does not include any other models of Ronson® brand lighters. Hazard identified Testing by Health Canada of these utility lighters have revealed that they may pose a burn risk to users because they do not meet the performance testing requirements outlined in the Lighters Regulations. These lighters can pose the following problems: the lighters may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released the lighters may leak. Neither Zippo Manufacturing Company, nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these lighters. For some tips to help consumers use utility lighters safely, see Health Canada's: Utility lighters are dangerous in the hands of children! Number sold Approximately 12,720 of the recalled utility lighters were sold in Canada. Time period sold The recalled products were sold from July 2010 to May 2012. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer Zippo Manufacturing Company Bradford Pennsylvania UNITED STATES Tel: 1-800-320-7490 Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility lighters and contact Zippo Manufacturing Company for more information.
  • For further information, consumers may contact Zippo Manufacturing Company at 1-800-320-7490 or via email at consumerrelations@zippo.com or by visiting the Ronson brand website.
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