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X-Lite Corporation recalls Du MAURIER Cigarette Case with Built-in Lighter
- Starting date:
- October 4, 2017
- Posting date:
- October 4, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Burn Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-64660
Affected products
Du MAURIER cigarette case with built-in lighter
Product description
This recall involves the Du MAURIER-branded cigarette case with a built-in refillable jet flame lighter, sold with the Du MAURIER Limited Edition Box Set. The metal case is multi-coloured and contains warnings and instructions for use.
Hazard identified
The lighter built into the cigarette case can be misused, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
As of September 29, 2017, the company has received 11 reports of burns in Canada, 1 of which required medical attention.
Number sold
Approximately 54,292 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from August 29, 2017 to September 1, 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Imperial Tobacco Company Limited
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
- Importer
-
X-Lite Corporation
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
- Manufacturer
-
Kwong Chak Fat Manufactory Ltd.
Fo Tan
Hong Kong
CHINA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product.
Before October 14, 2017, consumers may return the product to the original retail purchase location. Starting October 14, 2017, consumers may call Imperial Tobacco Consumer Relations at 1-800-932-9326 to obtain information on how to return the recalled product free of charge.
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.