Novelty lighter - High-grade Lighter
Novelty lighter - High-grade Lighter was recalled on 6 November 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1437/09. Burns, Fire risk reported by Bulgaria. This product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children, especially under 51 months of age.
| Alert Number | 1437/09 |
| Brand | Smoking Sets |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 6 November 2009 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children, especially under 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): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and destruction of products ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Lighters with unusual appearance – novelty gas lighters, offered for sale without a label in Bulgarian language, in cardboard boxes, with inscriptions „Smoking sets” and „High-grade lighter”, user instructions and consumer warnings in English - refillable metal lighter, rubber encased, with a lid. When pressed it starts to emit red, blue and yellow light.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, fire hazard related to Novelty lighter - High-grade Lighter.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.