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Supernova and Typhoon Lighters — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-04-09

Hazard: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fi…

Supernova and Typhoon Lighters pose serious injury or death risk from fire and burn hazards

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-04-09
Importer	Prestige Import Group, of Deerfield, Florida
Retailer	Small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com
Units affected	4300
Hazard	Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard description	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._x000D_ 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.
Non-compliance	Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters
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 salesdept2@prestigeimportgroup.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with state and local waste disposal procedures.
Recall number	26-404
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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