Novelty lighters

Burns Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Novelty lighters
Alert Number0579/08
Brand"VISICOM LIGHTER" and "FOOTBALL"
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode1) 2007080308123, 2) 0070920705538
Model Number1) Visicom Lighter, 2) FOOTBALL lighter
Published30 May 2008

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children, particularly those under the age of 51 months, who may confuse it with a toy.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

1) Lighter in the form of a flashlight. After dismantling of the flashlight it can be seen that the lighter has a refill gas nozzle; there is an inscription on the box VISICOM LIGHTER ISO 9001:2000, unknown; 2) rectangular lighter with flashing lights when ignited, the inscription football is printed on the lighter, and on the box ok graia" and a barcode sticker marked "item no gra 70553"

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