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PROMISE lighters — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireSep 12, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns because during tests a lack of flaring resistance was detected. Moreover, when the lighter is lit and the ignition button pressed, gas evaporates outside the lighter.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal by the distributor — Other

Product description

The product is a lighter made of silver-coloured metal, packed in an elegant box. It is an adjustable lighter with post-mixing burner. Marked ´PROMISE since 1997 by HONEST´ - on the packaging and inside. Information and warnings attached to the product - as a leaflet and sticker - meet the requirements set out in the standard EN ISO 9994.

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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