Burns

Child-appealing lighters.

DAVID ROSS.
Child-appealing lighters.
Case number
0690/07
Category
Lighters
Type / Model
DR Octopus Lighter – Blue Flame, Cod. FL02.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
Unknown
Published
2007-07-20

⚠️ Risk

This lighter poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children who may confuse it with a toy. There is no clear indication where the flame comes out.

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

The lighter has the appearance of a pink octopus (approx. length 7cm), with small legs and long head, with two eyes and a nose where the flame comes out. This lighter uses gas to produce the flame and do not carry any indication or instructions for use (the flame is being produced by pushing down the upper side of the head).