Novelty lighters in various shapes including a Spiderman mask, spider, Santa Claus boot, sport car, golden cell phone, brown dog, machine gun, motorbike with rider, weapons, revolver, and red cabriolet have been recalled due to a hazard for small children. These lighters, which meet the definition of novelty lighters under EN 13869, can attract children under 51 months of age and create an increased risk of burning or fire. The recall was initiated in Slovakia.
A prohibition of sale has been ordered by the relevant authority. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding lighters already in their possession.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Danger for small children - the lighter shapes identified above (according to EN 13869 corresponding with the definition of novelty lighters) can attract children younger than 51 months of age, which leads to increased chances of burning or fire risk.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Prohibition of sale ordered by authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Novelty lighters of various shapes:1. Spiderman mask with lighting effects, 2.Spider, 3. Santa Claus boot with lighting effects and melody, 4. Silver sport car with lighting effects, 5. Cell phone in golden colour, 6.Brown dog with a knife in its back, 7. Machine gun with lighting effects and melody, 8. Motorbike with a rider - with lighting effects, 9. Old weapon, 10. Old weapon, 11. Revolver, 12. Red cabriolet with white fenders. Notifying country: Slovakia
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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