Hongcheng smoking set- refined series lighters
| Alert Number | A12/1442/13 |
| Brand | Hong HC Cheng |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Model Number | BK 610-045 |
| Published | 25 October 2013 |
Risk Description
null The products pose the risks of burns and fire because the safety requirements are not respected. It is therefore possible that a child will play with them and suffer burns due to the flame or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502 EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/09/2013
Product Description
Novelty lighter in the shape of a big match. The product is made of plastic and metal. The body of the lighter is yellow and the head (top of the match) is red. The lighter ignites by pressing down the switch which is located in the middle of the lighter, creating a flame at the top of the match.