Novelty lighters
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1101/10 |
| Brand | 1. Dove (chocolate bar), 2. DONG FANG HONG (pack of chewing gum) |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 6 912 008 577719 (chocolate), 6962 8801 (chewing gum) |
| Model Number | (chewing gum not available), 20181219Y43/20081218A (chocolate) |
| Published | 23 July 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children, especially those under 51 months of age. The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1. Lighter in a form of a chocolate bar; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 70mm, width: 27mm, thickness: 13mm; 2. Lighter in a form of a pack of chewing gum; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 75mm, width: 20mm, thickness: 11mm.