was recalled on 16 June 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0325/06. Burns, Fire risk reported by Belgium. Products pose a danger to small children (the lighter shapes comply with the definition of the novelty lighters in accordance with EN 13869) because they can attract children younger than 51 months of age, which leads to an increased risk of burns or fire.
| Alert Number | 0325/06 |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 16 June 2006 |
Risk Description
Products pose a danger to small children (the lighter shapes comply with the definition of the novelty lighters in accordance with EN 13869) because they can attract children younger than 51 months of age, which leads to an increased risk of burns or fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and warning of consumers ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Novelty lighters of various shapes.Description: 1. An eagle attacking a snake with lighting effects, 2. Elephant on a stand ELEPHANT, 3. Loading truck with a round Safety Label sticker on the chassis, 4. Train (locomotive OLD TRAIN and a car with an image of a lion and a label with CIGARETTE CASE printed on it), length approx. 24 cm, height 7 cm, identified on the package as: JS-1926 5. Submarine on a stand labelled U – 518, length approx. 39.5 cm; 6. Pistol U.S 9 mm M9 – P. BARETTA , 7. Gun ROYAL SOLITE, 8. Gold car with black roof, 9. Airplane USA F 117, 10. Historical pistol, 11. Cow with sound effect, approx. 8 cm, 12. A shoe – summer sandal, length of approx. 7 cm, 13. Helicopter, EAN 859 037 90 43354, code – 04335 14. TOW TRUCK POLICE, USA, length 13 cm, EAN 406 63 40 3050, label on the package: CONEY HOME code 33290 15. Off-road motorbike, EAN 859 0379 04 3354 code 04323 16. Sailboat with Chinese label DING HAO SMOKING SET, Plain Sailing, 04- 8815, EAN 8590379043262, code – 04326.
🌡️ 🔥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, fire hazard related to .
About this risk
Burns: This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use. Fire: This product poses a fire risk due to overheating, faulty components, or flammable materials that do not meet safety standards.
Recommended action
Burns: 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. Fire: Disconnect the product from any power source and stop using it immediately. Do not leave it unattended. Store it away from flammable materials. Contact the retailer for a refund.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries. All household members. Fire risks are especially dangerous for sleeping areas and children's rooms.