Lighter
| Alert Number | 0884/09 |
| Brand | Aikon |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 4742279000034 (on lighter), 4742279000164 (EAN on packaging) |
| Model Number | A1 (by importer), BD-F01 (by manufacturer) |
| Published | 3 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards flame height and extinction, volumetric displacement and resistance to continuous burning.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 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
A disposable, adjustable gas lighter made of transparent coloured plastic (dark blue, yellow, red, green, blue). The lighter is marked with the brand, a sticker with safety information in Estonian and data about the importer. The collective packaging bears the following inscriptions: "C•R Lighter type A1 Aikon; EAN; 50 pcs; Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Contains pressurised flammable gas. Do not expose to temperatures above 50º C and do not place the lighter in direct sunlight for long periods. When lighting keep away from face and clothing. Do not puncture or throw into open flames. Check that the lighter is extinguished after use. Do not keep lighter lit more than 10 seconds."