Novelty lighters - Lighter Chocolate

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Novelty lighters - Lighter Chocolate
Alert Number1535/10
BrandUnknown
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginUnknown
Barcode6 912008 577719 (as part of the packaging of the chocolate)
Published15 October 2010

Risk Description

The products pose a risk of burns and fire 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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Novelty gas lighters – made of plastic, with a nozzle for refilling. The lighters are in the form of bars of chocolate consisting of 4 parts – sizes 7.6 cm/ 2.8 cm/ 12 cm, with different inscriptions – Lighter Chocolate and others, barcode 6 912008 577719 and 20181219Y43/20081218?. There are no warnings or information in Bulgarian.

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