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Lighter — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJan 12, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of explosion because it does not comply with the provision of the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994 regarding resistance to elevated temperatures. According to the standard, gas lighters with a sealed compartment filled with non-absorbed fuel must be capable of withstanding a temperature of 65o C. 62% of the lighters tested failed to comply with the said requirement.One incident has been reported where the product exploded in a car that was parked for two days during summer.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

Category: LightersProduct: LighterBrand: UnknownType/number of model: Code number 39017

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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