Burns

0608/06

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Case number
0608/06
Category
Lighters
Type / Model
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
Unknown
Published
2006-09-29

⚠️ Risk

By the appearance of the product the purpose of the intended use is not obvious. This product is a novelty lighter according to the standard EN 13869:2003. There were no instructions for the safe use in Hungarian attached to the product. It can accidentally ignite for example in a pocket, or the flame may unexpectedly burn the user. It might also be appealing to children as well. Taking into account the normal use the lighter presents unacceptable risk for the users and may cause burning injury to them.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Novelty lighter (silver coloured) in the form of a tape-measureLighter bears the marking on the product: “SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE”.