Novelty lighters: 1. corn-cob shaped lighter, 2. woman-shaped lighter
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0061/07 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 19 January 2007 |
Risk Description
These products pose a serious risk of burns and fire because due to their appearance the intended use is not obvious. These lighters are in particular appealing to children who can mistake them for toys and there is no indication that the products are lighters. These products are novelty lighter according to the relevant European standard EN 13869.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorityDate of entry into force: Unknown