Electric shock

Novelty, shocking lighter

PISTOL LIGHTER
Novelty, shocking lighterNovelty, shocking lighter
Case number
0466/08
Category
Lighters
Type / Model
Model: Withele Tricity.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2008-04-25

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of electric shock because it has an electric circuit powered by a battery, which causes an electric shock when the trigger is pulled. The lighter is also attractive for small children, since it looks like a toy.

Measures

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

Lighter in the shape of a pistol, causing electric discharge when the trigger is pulled. Approx. dimensions: 10x7.5x2.5 cm. The lighter is black, with a silver-coloured handle, trigger and cocking lever. The flame is produced by pressing the cocking lever of the pistol. The lighters are packed in a "cartoon" type box (12 items), bearing the indications: “WARNING: Emits electrical shock, may interfere with electrical device, such as pacemakers, keep out of reach of children and patient, MADE IN CHINA”. Each lighter is packed in a blister and can be sold separately.