Novelty lighters

Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Novelty lighters
Alert Number1001/09
BrandSK
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginUnknown
Published31 July 2009

Risk Description

The products pose a risk of fire and burns because they are attractive to children, especially those under 51 months of age.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Disposable lighters SK – transparent plastic in various colours, filled with coloured gas /various colours/, when pushing the lighting mechanism the body of the lighter starts flashing in different colours for a long time. The lighters have a push button that can be used for filling and have a mechanism for controlling the flame. They also have a button for a lamp that does not show any images when turned on. The lighters are sold without any information in Bulgaria.

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