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Lighter "Pistol shock" — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightJul 15, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Lighter "Pistol shock" — damage to sight risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it contains a Class 3 laser product (measured laser output 5.8 milliwatts).In addition the product is a novelty lighter and emits electric shock by pulling the trigger.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825 and the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.

Product description

Refillable plastic lighter in a shape of a silver pistol, with black grip and viewfinder (approximatedimensions: diameter 10.7 x 7.8x 2.4 cm). The viewfinder produces a laser beam when you push a small button on its back side. The lighter also. The flame is produced from the pistol barrel by pushing

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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