Novelty lighters
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Novelty lighters shaped like guns and marketed under names including "Joseph Kinner 1808" and "1688" have been recalled because they pose a risk of burns and fire, particularly to children under 51 months old. These products do not comply with European regulations that prohibit novelty lighters from being sold in the market. The lighters are made of wood and plastic materials designed to imitate metal and measure approximately 28 centimeters, coming with a plastic stand and cardboard packaging.
The products have been ordered to be withdrawn from the market as of April 11, 2013. The source does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased these items.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The products pose a risk of burns and fire because of their attractiveness to children, especially those under 51 months of age. The products do 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 of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/04/2013
Novelty lighters:1. A lighter in the form of a gun made of wood and plastic material imitating metal, with the inscription Joseph Kinner 1808 on the product itself, with a plastic stand, placed in a cardboard box with the inscription А – 1808 on the box, size of the lighter –28 cm. 2. A lighter Name: 1) Joseph Kinner 1808 2) 1688 3) А – ZHUANGSHICRAFT, Arts&Crafts Model: А – 1808, А - 010 Notifying country: Bulgaria
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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