Novelty lighter - Dice Lighter
Burns Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1217/09 |
| Brand | Dice |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Item number on box LT-49, bar Code on box: 5015815297946. |
| Published | 4 September 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns because since it is shaped like a dice, it is attractive to children, especially those less than 51 months of age.The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure of the products by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cubed shaped lighter, measuring approximately 30 mm, decorated with dice spots. Available in yellow, white, green, blue and red, in a box of 24. The box is a green and white cardboard. The push-button of the lighter is on the six dot side and the flame emerges from the centre of the one dot side.