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DAVID ROSS. Child-appealing lighters. — burns risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsJul 20, 2007

Hazard

This lighter poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children who may confuse it with a toy. There is no clear indication where the flame comes out.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

The lighter has the appearance of a pink octopus (approx. length 7cm), with small legs and long head, with two eyes and a nose where the flame comes out. This lighter uses gas to produce the flame and do not carry any indication or instructions for use (the flame is being produced by pushing down the upper side of the head).

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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