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1. Dove (chocolate bar), 2. DONG FANG HONG (pack of chewing gum) novelty lighters — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJul 23, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children, especially those under 51 months of age. The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the retailer — Other

Product description

1. Lighter in a form of a chocolate bar; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 70mm, width: 27mm, thickness: 13mm; 2. Lighter in a form of a pack of chewing gum; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 75mm, width: 20mm, thickness: 11mm.

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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