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Lighters — burns risk (0608/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsSep 29, 2006

Hazard

By the appearance of the product the purpose of the intended use is not obvious. This product is a novelty lighter according to the standard EN 13869:2003. There were no instructions for the safe use in Hungarian attached to the product. It can accidentally ignite for example in a pocket, or the flame may unexpectedly burn the user. It might also be appealing to children as well. Taking into account the normal use the lighter presents unacceptable risk for the users and may cause burning injury to them.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authority — Other

Product description

Novelty lighter (silver coloured) in the form of a tape-measureLighter bears the marking on the product: “SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE”.

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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