Article: Zippo Manufacturing recalls lighters susceptible to butane leaks

WASHINGTON - Zippo Manufacturing Co. is recalling 101,557 lighters because fuel may spill from the nozzle on first use, posing a fire hazard.

The Bradford, Pa., company has received 27 reports of butane fuel spilling out of the nozzle, though no injuries have been reported, the Consumer Produce Safety Commission said.

The Zippo MPL (multipurpose ...

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