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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-09-01serious risk

Refillable Lighter (SMOKING)

Is my product affected?

Refillable Lighter

  • Brand SMOKING

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

What happened

A refillable lighter model called "Quality lighter" has been recalled due to a risk of electric shock. The lighter features an adjustable flame and measures approximately 7.3 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm. It is available in red or green with a silver-colored head marked with a lightning symbol. The product contains an electric circuit powered by a battery that poses a shock hazard when the button on top is pushed. An on/off switch at the base controls the electric discharge. The lighters are sold individually or packed in boxes of 20 units with a warning label stating "This is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children."

The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market, and a press release has been issued regarding this recall. The recall was notified by Greece. The source does not specify what consumers should do if they have already purchased this product.

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock due to incorporated electric circuit powered by a battery, which causes electric shock when the button on the top is pushed.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importerPress release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Refillable lighter with adjustable flame. Approx. dimensions: 7.3 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm. The lighter is available in red or green with a silver-coloured head with a lightening symbol. At the base is an on/off switch for the operation of the electric discharge. The lighters are packed in box (20 items) marked: WARNING: This is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children . Each lighter may be sold separately. Model: Quality lighter Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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

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