Novelty lighters: 1. red pepper, 2. green pepper, 3. dolphin, 4. green grape, 5. violet grape, 6. nut

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Novelty lighters: 1. red pepper, 2. green pepper, 3. dolphin, 4. green grape, 5. violet grape, 6. nut
Alert Number0035/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published19 January 2007

Risk Description

Due to their shape, these products are attractive for children and pose a risk of fire and burns. When the product has been lit, children have been taken aback by surprise reacting in different ways that have resulted in dangerous consequences: burns and fire. The products are therefore dangerous for children and for the property of their users.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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