Electronic lighter
| Alert Number | 0940/10 |
| Brand | VIP |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 6 943082 910055 |
| Model Number | Machine Wang |
| Published | 18 June 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards flame extinction and resistance to elevated temperature.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Electronic lighter (approximate dimensions: 16.5 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm). The lighters are transparent, filled with coloured liquid (blue, orange, etc.) and white bear label with safety instructions in English or with pictographs. The lighters are packed in white carton box (10 items), without any safety instructions, warnings or any other information (approximate dimensions: 16.7 x 10 x 9 cm).