Lighters

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighters
Alert Number1063/08
BrandAIKON
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryEstonia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN 4742279000201; model A7 (EL-40) by importer and model ZY 218 CB1 by manufacturer; 5-digit number 44002.
Published26 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it does not comply with the safety requirements laid down in standard ISO 9994 regarding : - flame height, - resistance to spitting, sputtering and flaring, - flame extinction, - resistance to dropping.

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 refillable, adjustable, electronic, gas lighter made of coloured plastic (silver, gold, dark blue, dark green). The lighters carry the logo “Aikon” and a sticker with safety information in Estonian and data concerning the importer. The following inscriptions are indicated on the collective packaging: "C•R Lighter type A7 Aikon; EAN 4742279000201; 50 pcs; Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Contains pressurised flammable gas. Do not expose to temperatures above 50ºC 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."

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