Zippo MPL Multi-Purpose Lighter (Zippo) – Fuel Safety Concern (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter
Brand
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Zippo Manufacturing Company, of Bradford, Pa. is recalling MPL, multi-purpose utility lighter. The hazard is: The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The Zippo MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter) uses refillable butane fuel, is child resistant, and measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The utility lighter is finished in black metal or silver metal with a chrome nozzle. The black unit is packaged in a blister pack with black and red graphics and the silver unit is in a silver gift box. Only utility lighters with these date codes are recalled: G03, H03, I03, ZH03. The date code is on the black adjuster knob on the bottom of the lighter.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard, through a secondary source of ignition.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Free replacement multi-purpose lighter when consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026