Rechargeable lighters

Burns Lighters Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rechargeable lighters
Alert Number1144/07
BrandTOP LIGHT
CategoryLighters
Risk TypeBurns
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 November 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of burns because the lighter does not comply with standard EN-ISO 9994 with respect to the force of the flame.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic lighters in various colours, with inscription “TOP LIGHT” on the metal safety device. The lighters have а transparent fuel tank, mechanical ignition, nozzle for refuelling, flame intensity regulator, lamp and a number next to the lamp - 39029. During ignition a twinkling light effect is activated.

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