was recalled on 10 February 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0044/06. Burns, Fire risk reported by United Kingdom. Danger to young children - the forms of the lighters, which on the basis of European standard EN 13869, correspond to the definition of novelty lighters, may be attractive to children under the age of 51 months leading to the increased risk of burns and fire.
| Alert Number | 0044/06 |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 February 2006 |
Risk Description
Danger to young children - the forms of the lighters, which on the basis of European standard EN 13869, correspond to the definition of novelty lighters, may be attractive to children under the age of 51 months leading to the increased risk of burns and fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Suspension notice issued to retailer prohibiting the placing of product on the market and supplying the product.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Novelty lighters.Type/model: Lighters in various shapes and forms with or without light and/or sound.Description: Lighters are in many shapes and sizes:1) Jukebox with flashing lights, 2) gun with flashing lights, 3) Dolphin, 4) mobile phone, 5) shoe, 6) pistol, 7) music speaker with lights and sound, 8) submarine, 9) car, 10) basketball, 11) bar of chocolate, 12) saw, 13) mobile phone, 14) vintage car, 15) table tennis bat, 16) tin of sardines, 17) water pump, 18) water hydrant, 19) bolt, 20) gun, 21) gun, 22) light bulb, 23) hair trimmer, 24) hair trimmer, 25) safety pin, 26) dolphin, 27) penguin, 28) dolphin, 29) human torso with bikini, 30) human torso with blue briefs, 31) human torso coloured bronze, 32) computer mouse, 33) bulls head, 34) human torso, 35) grenade, 36) bronze bust, 37) micrometer, 38) large vintage car, 39) trumpet.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, fire hazard related to .
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.