US CPSC: CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. announce recall of butane lighters.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 February 1999-US CPSC: CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. announce recall of butane lighters (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:090299 WASHINGTON D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is recalling approximately 403,000 Ace butane, multipurpose lighters.

These lighters can leak excess butane when they are in use, causing an unexpected flashback or sudden burst of flame. This presents a risk of burns to consumers and unintentional fires can occur. Ace Hardware Corp. has received six reports of flame flashback, one resulting in a small kitchen fire and one consumer having her hair singed. The lighter is approximately 9 inches long, has a black plastic base with red...