Burns, Injuries

Lighter

JEM Light CR
LighterLighter
Case number
0553/09
Category
Lighters
Type / Model
SAD 441080/000137/08
Barcode
5903427760272
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇵🇱 Poland
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2009-05-01

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of: - burns because the maximum level of fuel is exceeded (89.4% whereas according to the standard there should be no more then 85%), and because there is no child resistant device. The lighter can be ignited with an average force of 38.4N, whereas according to the standard it should be at least 50N; - injuries because it may explode if operated for long periods in direct sunlight or at a temperature of 50°C. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant standard ISO 9994.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

submitted on 3 January 2008.The lighter is made of plastic, coloured red, green, yellow or dark blue. It is a refillable, electric, adjustable lighter. The affected lot of the product was sold in 800.000 pieces.