Hongcheng smoking set- refined series lighters

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hongcheng smoking set- refined series lighters
Alert NumberA12/1442/13
BrandHong HC Cheng
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryCroatia
Country of OriginHong Kong
Model NumberBK 610-045
Published25 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.

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