Fire, Injuries Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0118/06 |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 10 March 2006 |
Risk Description
Flame extinction failed during the burning test as the lighted continued to burn after the trigger was released. Adjusting of flame was inverse (flame height increases when it should decrease and vice versa). Product fails the relevant requirements of the European standard.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Distribution/sale of the product banned by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic gas lighter “DORA” depicting a figure of a kneeling woman.