The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers to stop using Fire Blaze multipurpose lighters immediately, as they are in breach of federal safety standards and lack the required child-resistant mechanisms. The lighters pose a serious fire and burn hazard to households and could result in serious injury or death.
The warning was issued on November 5, 2026. Per the report, the multipurpose lighters did not meet mandatory safety requirements. The products were sold on Amazon between September 2024 and June 2026 for approximately $12 and may also have been offered by third-party sellers and other websites.
The CPSC urged anyone who owns one of the affected lighters to stop using it and dispose of it per local requirements. Consumers were also warned not to sell or give away the products.
Why Were Fire Blaze Lighters Flagged?
The Fire Blaze multi-purpose lighters do not have the child-resistant feature that is required by U.S. safety standards. This means that younger children can easily operate the lighters and cause accidental fires.
As these do not have the correct safety features in place, they can cause serious issues within the home. They can cause accidental fires and burns.
The CPSC also found that the lighters did not meet the requirements for submitting information before they were put on the market. Manufacturers must reportedly submit information to prove their multi-purpose lighters have the correct child-resistant features.
The CPSC stated that the products do not meet the required standard for multi-purpose lighters and issued a notice of violation to the company.
How to Identify the Affected Fire Blaze Lighters
The lighters are sold by Huizhou Hangkai Technology Co., Ltd., which operates under the name Uhnmki. The company is based in China.
The warning covers Fire Blaze multipurpose lighters sold in three different designs. Consumers can look for the following appearances when checking products they may have purchased:
- Grey lighter with a wood-pattern handle
- Gold lighter with a wood-pattern handle
- Black lighter with a grey carbon-fiber-pattern handle
The lighters have no labelling according to the CPSC. Consumers who have a multipurpose lighter falling into one of those categories should check the warning.
What Should Consumers Do?
The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the Fire Blaze lighters. Consumers who own one should dispose of it in line with local guidelines.
The CPSC is specifically advising consumers not to sell or give away these dangerous lighters, as they could cause the same issues to another household.
If a customer purchased these items online, they should check to see if the items fit any of the three designs. Even if there have been no injuries, it is still important for them to inspect the items.
The CPSC has stated that there have been no reports of incidents or injuries with these lighters, but they are still advising consumers to stop using them as they could cause fires and burns.
Company Did Not Respond to Recall Requests
As per the agency, Uhnmki did not respond to requests to recall the products or provide a remedy to consumers. The CPSC therefore issued a public warning urging people to stop using the lighters rather than wait for a company-led recall.
Consumers who experience a safety incident involving a Fire Blaze lighter can report it through SaferProducts.gov. They can also contact the CPSC at 800-638-2772 for product safety assistance.
