Lighters
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0514/09 |
| Brand | Atomic |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 17 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of fire and burns because they do not have a child resistant safety mechanism. These irregularities may result in the lighters being used inappropriately by children, causing the risk of a fire or burns. These products do 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
1. Lighters of various colours with a picture of a skateboarder. 2. Lighters of various colours with a picture of flowers. 3. Lighters of various colours with a picture of fireworks. 4. Lighters of various colours with a picture of a heart.