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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-05-30serious risk

Novelty lighters ("VISICOM LIGHTER" and "FOOTBALL")

Is my product affected?

Novelty lighters

  • Brand "VISICOM LIGHTER" and "FOOTBALL"
  • UPC 1) 2007080308123
  • UPC 2) 0070920705538

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Two novelty lighters shaped like toys—one designed to look like a flashlight (labeled "VISICOM LIGHTER") and another rectangular lighter with flashing lights (labeled "FOOTBALL")—have been recalled because they pose a burn hazard. These products are particularly dangerous for children under 51 months old, who may mistake them for toys rather than lighters.

Authorities have ordered these products withdrawn from the market. The source document does not specify what affected consumers should do regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

This product poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children, particularly those under the age of 51 months, who may confuse it with a toy.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

1) Lighter in the form of a flashlight. After dismantling of the flashlight it can be seen that the lighter has a refill gas nozzle; there is an inscription on the box VISICOM LIGHTER ISO 9001:2000, unknown; 2) rectangular lighter with flashing lights when ignited, the inscription football is printed on the lighter, and on the box ok graia" and a barcode sticker marked "item no gra 70553" Model: 1) Visicom Lighter, 2) FOOTBALL lighter Notifying country: Bulgaria

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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