Colibri Shuts Down

Tio Gato · 01-15-2009, 05:41 AM

Providence TV station NBC10 is reporting that Colibri has abruptly shutdown it's operation in Rhode Island, including the repair center.
Employees found a note on the door of the business saying that they would be paid up until yesterday.

I'm posting this because some may be considering sending in their lighter for repair under their warranty program. If you send it you may never see it again. You may want to contact the company before sending anything in for repair.

Don Fernando · 01-15-2009, 05:44 AM

wow, that is harsh for the employees, and for the customers that have send in their lighter and haven't had it back yet

01-15-2009, 06:03 AM

I should send them my two Colibri lighters that stopped working shortly after I bought them - I don't want them. These lighters suck.

ucla695 · 01-15-2009, 07:49 AM

Yikes! That's a harsh way to find out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentjon

I should send them my two Colibri lighters that stopped working shortly after I bought them - I don't want them. These lighters suck.

I have two Colibris and both have stopped working. I've been done with this brand ever since. Dupont and Blazer for me.

dunng · 01-15-2009, 07:54 AM

That sucks for the employees... too bad the lighters sucked too...

01-15-2009, 08:00 AM

That really blows for the employees. They should have told them the day before so they could have at least slept in.

Silound · 01-15-2009, 11:20 AM

Interesting this hasn't made further news, but here's a link to the story quip.

http://www.turnto10.com/jar/news/loc...t_notice/9133/

CigaSkills9 · 01-15-2009, 11:48 AM

Welcome to todays Economy! Damn that sucks!

01-15-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt. Skills

Welcome to todays Economy! Damn that sucks!

I think it is because they make crappy lighters.

replicant_argent · 01-15-2009, 11:55 AM

You wonder if their quality had been better, they might not have shut down.

MikeyC · 01-15-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentjon

I think it is because they make crappy lighters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

You wonder if their quality had been better, they might not have shut down.

I swore off their lighters because I've bought a few and they've all stopped working abruptly. Lately I've been buying the new Xikar lighters which are great IMO.

I feel badly for their employees and their families, but I'm sure had they made a better product they would still be in business.

ade06 · 01-15-2009, 12:12 PM

That's just cold blooded. I bet the management was taken care of.

Da Klugs · 01-15-2009, 12:33 PM

Feel sorry for the employees. Wonder if they have more than one facility and this is just a "downsize" vs complete shutdown.

For anyone with Colibris that still generate a spark but wont light/stay lit....

Bleed them.. use a poker on the fill orifice. Hold it in your hand to warm it up before and while doing it. Bleed it until you cant hear anything with your ear right on it.

Refill and let it sit/warm up.

Might be surprised.

Buena Fortuna · 01-15-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Feel sorry for the employees. Wonder if they have more than one facility and this is just a "downsize" vs complete shutdown.

For anyone with Colibris that still generate a spark but wont light/stay lit....

Bleed them.. use a poker on the fill orifice. Hold it in your hand to warm it up before and while doing it. Bleed it until you cant hear anything with your ear right on it.

Refill and let it sit/warm up.

Might be surprised.

This works for me every time my Colibri craps out

shilala · 01-15-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Feel sorry for the employees. Wonder if they have more than one facility and this is just a "downsize" vs complete shutdown.

For anyone with Colibris that still generate a spark but wont light/stay lit....

Bleed them.. use a poker on the fill orifice. Hold it in your hand to warm it up before and while doing it. Bleed it until you cant hear anything with your ear right on it.

Refill and let it sit/warm up.

Might be surprised.

The link to the video up above tells the whole story. There were two factories that closed and they both dicked the people over the same way. Some dick named James Fleet was in charge.
Not only did everyone show up to find they no longer had a job, Mr. Fleet wasn't decent enough to post a note telling people when they could gather their personal effects. He'll post that whenever he pleases.
I expect a few people will be looking up Mr. Fleet to explain to him how people deserve to be treated.

He's obviously missed his simple human decency classes.

elderboy02 · 01-15-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I swore off their lighters because I've bought a few and they've all stopped working abruptly. Lately I've been buying the new Xikar lighters which are great IMO.

I feel badly for their employees and their families, but I'm sure had they made a better product they would still be in business.

+1. Colibri lighters suck. Xikars are awesome!

MikeyC · 01-15-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

+1. Colibri lighters suck. Xikars are awesome!

I'm dying for the new model with the soft flame, but I haven't managed to get it for the price I want yet on c-bid.

Buena Fortuna · 01-26-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I'm dying for the new model with the soft flame, but I haven't managed to get it for the price I want yet on c-bid.

I have the one with the soft flame...save your $$

romwarrior · 01-15-2009, 12:30 PM

Yeah, Colibri was my first lighter before I knew anything. It is a great ligher. When it works. Which is NEVER!

01-15-2009, 01:51 PM

As if I didn't have enough reason to boycott these mutts...

01-15-2009, 05:41 AM	#1
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Colibri Shuts Down Providence TV station NBC10 is reporting that Colibri has abruptly shutdown it's operation in Rhode Island, including the repair center. Employees found a note on the door of the business saying that they would be paid up until yesterday. I'm posting this because some may be considering sending in their lighter for repair under their warranty program. If you send it you may never see it again. You may want to contact the company before sending anything in for repair. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

01-15-2009, 05:44 AM	#2
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01-15-2009, 06:03 AM	#3
silentjon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Colibri Shuts Down I should send them my two Colibri lighters that stopped working shortly after I bought them - I don't want them. These lighters suck.

01-15-2009, 07:54 AM	#5
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down That sucks for the employees... too bad the lighters sucked too... __________________ MassHole Banter

01-15-2009, 08:00 AM	#6
Brock Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Colibri Shuts Down That really blows for the employees. They should have told them the day before so they could have at least slept in.

01-15-2009, 11:20 AM	#7
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down Interesting this hasn't made further news, but here's a link to the story quip. http://www.turnto10.com/jar/news/loc...t_notice/9133/ __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU Geaux Tigers!

01-15-2009, 11:48 AM	#8
CigaSkills9 Formerly Lt. Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville,North Carolina Posts: 148 Trading: (1)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down Welcome to todays Economy! Damn that sucks! __________________ "What is more important? Time for a great Cigar or Time with a great Woman? I'll take one of each, just to be safe!" M. Summerskill

01-15-2009, 11:55 AM	#10
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down You wonder if their quality had been better, they might not have shut down. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-15-2009, 12:12 PM	#12
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down That's just cold blooded. I bet the management was taken care of.

01-15-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down Feel sorry for the employees. Wonder if they have more than one facility and this is just a "downsize" vs complete shutdown. For anyone with Colibris that still generate a spark but wont light/stay lit.... Bleed them.. use a poker on the fill orifice. Hold it in your hand to warm it up before and while doing it. Bleed it until you cant hear anything with your ear right on it. Refill and let it sit/warm up. Might be surprised. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

01-15-2009, 12:30 PM	#19
romwarrior Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brett Location: Southern Cal Posts: 616 Trading: (19)	Re: Colibri Shuts Down Yeah, Colibri was my first lighter before I knew anything. It is a great ligher. When it works. Which is NEVER!

01-15-2009, 01:51 PM	#20
CoroHo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Colibri Shuts Down As if I didn't have enough reason to boycott these mutts...

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