Refillable lighter
Burns, Fire Lighters Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1872/10 |
| Brand | FOGO |
| Category | Lighters |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 5 201467 012147 |
| Model Number | Code: 1214 (SKD107R HC5), 5-digit code on lighter base: 44002 |
| Published | 17 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it does not carry a child-resistant mechanism.According to Commission Decision 2006/502/EC, Member States shall ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Refillable, electronic gas lighters with the pictures of tropical beaches (approximate dimensions: 8.3x2.6x1 cm). The lighters are packed in a transparent plastic bag (3 items), with an orange part bearing the name “GALAXIAS”, the barcode and the address of the importer (approximate dimensions: 13x4.5x1 cm).