On April 9, 2026, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to immediately cease using the lighters.
According to the assessment of CPSC, the lighters may violate the mandatory standard for lighters as they may not have a required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the lighters may have failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate that the lighters feature child-resistant mechanisms, ensuring their safety and compliance with U.S. regulations.
Are the Lighters Recalled?
Yes, Prestige Import Group, of Deerfield, Florida announced a product safety recall.
This recall involves two Prestige-branded metal, butane torch lighters. The Supernova gray and black lighters have a a textured grip with 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.
The lighters were sold in small independent stores nationwide, and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from Oct. 2023 through March 2026 for between $7 and $10.
Related Content: Other Recent Lighter Lawsuits and Recalls.
The lawyers at Johnson//Becker are currently representing a number of consumers who were injured by defective products. Below is a list of other potentially dangerous lighter.
- Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters – Feb. 26, 2026
- Sondiko Butane Torches – April 24, 2025
- Olivia Cigars Lighter – Oct. 17, 2024
Why Choose Johnson//Becker for Your Lighter Lawsuit?
Johnson//Becker is dedicated to serving you or your family with care, compassion, and commitment. Our lawyers have significant legal qualifications and over two decades of experience to best represent your interests in matters of injury due to dangerous consumer products.
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Questions About a Lighter Lawsuit? Contact a Johnson//Becker Lawyer for a Free Case Review.
If you or your loved one was injured by a lighter, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are currently accepting new lighter lawsuits nationwide, and you may be entitled to financial compensation.
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