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Novelty lighters: 1. corn-cob shaped lighter, 2. woman-shaped lighter — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJan 19, 2007

Hazard

These products pose a serious risk of burns and fire because due to their appearance the intended use is not obvious. These lighters are in particular appealing to children who can mistake them for toys and there is no indication that the products are lighters. These products are novelty lighter according to the relevant European standard EN 13869.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority — Other

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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