X-Lite Mini Electronic Lighter recalled due to potential fire and burn hazard
- Starting date:
- October 15, 2021
- Posting date:
- October 15, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard, Burn Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-76631
Last updated: 2021-10-15
Summary
- Product: X-Lite Mini Electronic Lighter.
- Issue: The lighters can pose fire and burn hazards.
- What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact X-Lite Corporation for a free replacement.
Affected products
X-Lite Mini Electronic Lighter
Product description
This recall involves X-Lite Mini Electronic Lighters. The lighters are marked with the word "mini" and have "X-Lite" engraved on each side of the metal shield. The lighters measure 6 cm by 2.5 cm and come in a variety of colours. This recall only includes products with the following lot numbers and UPCs, which can be found on the warning label on the product.
| Model | Lot Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| XLC-8500S | 20E | 8 77318 00092 9 |
| XLC-8500S | 21C | 8 77318 00092 9 |
Hazard identified
Health Canada has determined that these lighters do not meet the requirements of 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
As of October 12, 2021, the company has received one report of an incident and no reports of injuries in Canada.
Number sold
The company reported that 157,500 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from September 2020 to October 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Dorfin Inc.
St. Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
- Importer
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X-Lite Corporation
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact X-Lite Corporation for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact X-Lite Corporation by telephone at 905-604-1491 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST or by visiting the company website.
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.