Novelty lighters
Novelty lighters was recalled on 20 August 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1270/10. Burns risk reported by Greece. The products pose a risk of burns because they are attractive to children.
| Alert Number | 1270/10 |
| Brand | 1. Polion2. Lighter 3. Flame |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 908-20177 2. Crete: model: M-GUSSV, S/N: 053335c, barcode: 907-927 3. Lighter: category: 90772495, art. No.: 2495, barcode: 9070433000015 |
| Model Number | 1. Smoking Set: model: K 0130, |
| Published | 20 August 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of burns because they are attractive to children.The products do 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
1. Refillable novelty lighters in a shape of silver mobile phones (approximate dimensions: 8 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm), bearing the picture of a red car or an eagle or two wind surfers. The flame is produced from the upper side of the lighter by sliding the pictures to the left. The lighters are packed in black-orange carton box (20 items).2. Refillable novelty lighters in a shape of a computer mouse (approximate dimensions: 7 x 3.1 x 1.8 cm) in yellow, green or mauve. The flame is produced from the upper side of the lighter by pulling the “loop” on the top of the lighter to the right. The lighters are packed in blue carton box with the picture of an old man on it (25 items). 3. Refillable novelty lighters in a shape of an ice-cream cone (approximate dimensions: height 7.5 cm, max diameter 3.4 cm). The flame is produced from the upper side of the lighter by pulling the dead of the lighter to the side and pulling down the mechanism that is revealed. The lighters are packed in black carton box with the name “FLAME” on it (10 items).
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns hazard related to Novelty lighters.
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.