Lighters
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1309/08 |
| Brand | RASTA |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety/rapex/docs/1309-08.pdf" target="_blank">list of references and barcodes</a><img src="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/pdf.gif" border="0"/> |
| Published | 14 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of fire and burns because some have no child resistant safety mechanism, others have novelty designs and on some the flame does not go out. These irregularities may result in the lighters being used inappropriately by children, causing the risk of 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
Various novelty lighters which operate irregularly and have no child safety mechanism. The label on the boxes is marked with instructions for correct, safe use of the product.