Zippo Manufacturing Co. is recalling 101,557 MPL, multipurpose utility lighters. The utility lighters may spill fuel from the nozzle when first used, causing a potential fire hazard through a secondary source of ignition.

The Zippo MPL 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.

The lighters were sold at Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond, select Yankee Candle stores, Barbeque Galore, Harrington and Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog, select Wal-Mart stores and other convenience, hardware and home, hearth and patio stores from October 2003 to Sept. 1, 2004.

When the consumer sends to the company the black adjuster knob from the bottom of the lighter, he or she will receive a free replacement multipurpose lighter.

Consumers should visit www.zippomplrecall.com or call Zippo toll-free at 1-888-670-2940 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to get the address to which the black adjuster knob must be sent.

Consumers who own the Zippo MPL with date codes G03, H03, I03, ZH03 should immediately stop using this product and remove the black adjuster knob with the date code. Pull the knob straight downward with your fingers or use pliers to remove the knob. Return the knob to to Zippo Manufacturing Co. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with state or local requirements. Do not incinerate or puncture the lighter.