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MERE novelty lighter — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJul 31, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire and burns since the lighters are attractive to children, especially under the age of 51 months, due to their unusual appearance.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.Fire and burnsThe product poses a risk of fire and burns since the lighters are attractive to children, especially under the age of 51 months, due to their unusual appearance.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The lighter resembles a pen and has a nozzle for refilling and a built-in LED torch. On the plastic cap there is an inscription “MERE”. The lighters are sold with a label containing the following information: country of origin – China, name of the product – lighters. On the lighters there is an inscription: “MADE IN CHINA. Keep out of reach of children. Contains gas under pressure. Make sure that the flame has been extinguished after use. Keep away from the face and the clothes. Do not make holes in it and do not throw it into fire. When using it do not expose it to sunlight or temperature of 60 С. Do not keep it burning for more than 30 seconds”.

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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