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CPSC source record The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanism Ongoing

VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters

Recall Date: 2024-02-08 Recalling Firm: Unspecified Record Ref: 9847

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This CPSC record concerns VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Classification: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanism
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2024-02-08
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Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite the lighters, posing fire and burn hazards.. This recall involves Slim Soft and Slim Jet disposable lighters imported by VPR Brands. The products have "DISSIM" imprinted on one side and are 3.5 inches by 1 inch in size. They were sold in black, blue, clear, gray, red, white, and yellow colors, and have a molded circular grip at the bottom.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

Consumers should stop using the recalled lighters immediately and contact VPR Brands for instructions on how to destroy the device and submit proof of destruction to receive a full refund.. VPR Brands toll-free at 888-420-8858 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@vprbrands.com, or online at https://vprbrands.com/contact-recall/ or https://vprbrands.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

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Nationwide retail and online distribution

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This record was last updated in our index on 2026-07-27 11:37:08 UTC. Because recall enforcement statuses and instructions evolve, always verify details directly with the issuing government agency.

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Issuing agency
CPSC
Source ID
9847
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:08 UTC
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