Novelty lighter - Lighter
| Alert Number | 1761/10 |
| Brand | Flame |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. No.: 2482 |
| Published | 3 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children, particularly children under the age of 51 months, who may confuse it with a toy.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 ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Refillable novelty lighter in the shape of a green-silver motorcycle (approximate dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 cm). An LED light is produced from the headlight of the motorcycle by pressing a button on the upper side of the lighter. The flame is produced from the back tyre of the motorcycle by pulling the front tyre and pressing down a mechanism on the front side of the product. The lighters are packed in black carton box marked “FLAME” (12 items), with warnings in Greek end English (approximate dimensions: 16 x 11 x 11 cm).