Novelty lighters
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1451/10 |
| Brand | Neslte, Lighter Biscuit, Ginmiing and others |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Bulgaria |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 6 982009 08 1919 |
| Published | 1 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 lighters – made of plastic, with a nozzle for refilling. The lighters are in the form of three-layer wafers – sizes 7.6 cm/ 3 cm/ 14 cm, with different inscriptions – Neslte, Lighter Biscuit, Ginmiing and others.