Prestige Supernova and Typhoon Lighters Recall
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Prestige Import Group is recalling about 4,300 Supernova and Typhoon lighters due to a violation of safety standards, posing risks of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The recall involves Prestige-branded metal butane torch lighters that violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they lack a required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the Supernova lighters in gray and black, and the Typhoon lighters in silver, black, and black/silver. About 4,300 units were sold at small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from October 2023 through March 2026 for between $7 and $10.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters and contact Prestige Import Group for a full refund or store credit. To proceed, write 'Recalled' in permanent marker on the lighter, send a photo to salesdept2@prestigeimportgroup.com, and then dispose of the product in accordance with state and local waste disposal procedures. Contact Prestige Import Group toll-free at 877-977-3022 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.prestigeimportgroup.com/recall for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall underscores the importance of child-resistant mechanisms in lighters to prevent potential fire and burn hazards that could lead to serious injuries or deaths.
Source
Source from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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