Lighters

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Lighters
Alert Number1015/08
BrandHONEST
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numberreference: EAN 6926095511822, model BCZ 118-2.
Published12 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire and burns because there is no flaring resistance. Moreover, when the lighter is lit and the ignition button pressed, gas evaporates outside the lighter.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is a lighter made of silver-coloured metal, packed in a cardboard box. It is an adjustable lighter with premixing burner. Information and warnings attached to the product - in the form of a leaflet and sticker - meet the requirements set out in the standard EN ISO 9994.

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