Novelty Lighters
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01458/20 |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 6 November 2020 |
Risk Description
The lighters are appealing to children and can easily be mistaken for a toy. Children may play with them and suffer burns or cause a fire. The products do not comply with the European standard EN 13869.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/11/2019
Product Description
Novelty lighters in the shape of a plumbers wrench, a hammer, a wrench and an axe.