Lighter
Lighter was recalled on 11 April 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0410/08. Burns, Fire risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of fire and burns because the lighter does not comply with the requirements for resistance to elevated temperatures.
| Alert Number | 0410/08 |
| Brand | UNILITE |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
| Barcode | 8 716509 210001 Art Nr: 21001 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC BLACK, barcode: 8 716509 210018 Art Nr: 21002 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC YELLOW, barcode: 8 716509 210025 Art Nr: 21003 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC ORANGE, barcode: 8 716509 210032 Art Nr: 21004 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC GREEN, barcode: 8 716509 210049 Art Nr: 21005 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC RED, barcode: 8 716509 210056 Art Nr: 21006 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC BLUE, barcode: 8 716509 210063 |
| Model Number | Art Nr: 21000 CR - ML3 - TS - 01 HC WHITE, |
| Published | 11 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire and burns because the lighter does not comply with the requirements for resistance to elevated temperatures.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Disposable opaque lighters in various colours (orange, green, blue, yellow, black, white and red). The lighters are packed in a cardboard box (50 items), marked ¿It¿s my light UNILITE - Disposable Lighter - A Quality Product - Conforms to ISO 9994:2005-; and displaying a safety symbol with the indication -Child-Resistant-. On one side of the metallic part (head) of the lighter is the name -UNILITE- and on the other side the symbol -TÜV SÜD- and the indication GF.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, fire hazard related to Lighter.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
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.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.