Prestige Import Group Recalls Supernova and Typhoon Lighters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms and ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations.
What parents need to know
Prestige Import Group is recalling two models of their metal butane torch lighters, the Supernova and the Typhoon.
The recall is due to a violation of mandatory safety standards for cigarette lighters. Specifically, these lighters lack the required child-resistant mechanism. This poses a significant risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards if a child gains access to and operates the lighter. The lighters also failed to meet pre-market submission requirements designed to ensure their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations.
If you have purchased these lighters, please stop using them immediately. You should consult the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a refund or store credit. This typically involves marking the lighter as recalled and providing proof of this action. Please dispose of the recalled product safely according to your local waste disposal guidelines.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26404
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact Prestige Import Group for a full refund or store credit. Consumers will be asked to write "Recalled" in permanent marker and send a photo of the marked lighter to [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with state and local waste disposal procedures.
- Product description
This recall involves two Prestige-branded metal butane torch lighters. The Supernova gray and black lighters have a rugged, industrial look, a textured grip with a mesh-like metal panel on the side with three horizontal bands and a cap at the top of the flame valve. The Typhoon rectangular lighters are silver, black and black/silver with a metal and matte finish and have the ignition trigger on the side with a cap on top of the flame valve.
- Products and models
- Supernova and Typhoon Lighters
- Sold at
- Small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from October 2023 through March 2026 for between $7 and $10.
- Consumer contact
- Prestige Import Group toll free at 877-977-3022 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.prestigeimportgroup.com/recall or prestigeimportgroup.com and click "Recall" on the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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