Lighter
Burns Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1127/16 |
| Brand | Unilite |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 11278-01; U-30 TC-5; A16 TC-5 Chrome |
| Published | 16 September 2016 |
Risk Description
null Flame extinction time is too long. A user may put the lighter when the flame is not fully extinguished in a pocket setting fire to clothes. In addition, the flame height is too high and may cause burns in the face of the user when the user is using the lighter to ignite a cigarette. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 01/08/2016
Product Description
Lighter in collective packaging.