Novelty lighter - Lighter
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
A refillable novelty lighter shaped like a green-silver motorcycle has been recalled due to burn hazard risk. The lighter, which measures approximately 9 x 5 x 3 centimeters, features an LED light activated by pressing a button on top and produces a flame from the back tire when the front tire is pulled and a mechanism is pressed. The product is attractive to children, particularly those under 51 months old, who may mistake it for a toy. The lighter does not comply with European Commission Decision 2006/502/EC, which prohibits novelty lighters from being sold in the market. The product is model Art. No. 2482 and was sold in black carton boxes labeled "FLAME" containing 12 lighters, with warnings printed in Greek and English.
Authorities have ordered withdrawal of the product from the market. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of burns because it is attractive to children, particularly children under the age of 51 months, who may confuse it with a toy.The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Refillable novelty lighter in the shape of a green-silver motorcycle (approximate dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 cm). An LED light is produced from the headlight of the motorcycle by pressing a button on the upper side of the lighter. The flame is produced from the back tyre of the motorcycle by pulling the front tyre and pressing down a mechanism on the front side of the product. The lighters are packed in black carton box marked “FLAME” (12 items), with warnings in Greek end English (approximate dimensions: 16 x 11 x 11 cm). Model: Art. No.: 2482 Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.