Topkay Torch Lighters (Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
BETHESDA, Md. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Topkay Torch Lighters after determining the products lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards that could cause serious injury or death.
The recall affects about 7,500 units. The black metal lighters are sold in two-packs and have the word "Honest" printed on the front.
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So far, no injuries have been reported.
The units were sold on Amazon from September 2025 through October 2025 for about $15.
What you can do:
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled lighters immediately, destroy them by removing the black adjuster knob, and contact Xiyude at BCLighterService@outlook.com with photo proof of destruction to receive a full refund, disposing of the products in accordance with state and local regulations.
The Source: Information in this story comes from a recall notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This story was reported from Los Angeles.