Lighters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Two lighters—a KKK brand Supersized Lighter XL (15 cm, green color) and a Metro brand Supersized Double Lighter XL (11.5 cm)—have been recalled because they do not meet safety requirements and are classified as prohibited novelty lighters under Commission Decision 2006/502 EC. These products pose risks of burns and fire, particularly to children who may play with them and suffer burns from the flame or accidentally cause a fire.
The products have been ordered to be withdrawn from the market as of December 31, 2012. According to the recall record, affected consumers should contact the relevant authorities or retailers where these lighters were purchased, though the source does not specify additional steps consumers should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null The products pose the risks of burns and fire because the safety requirements are not respected. It is therefore possible that a child will play with them and suffer burns due to the flame or cause a fire.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 of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 31/12/2012
1. Supersized XL lighter of green colour. On the metal part of the lighter the word "CHINA" is engraved and on the plastic part of the lighter there is a sticker with the word "CYPRUS". The lighter also has an LED light which is produced by pressing the white button that is located at the bottom par Name: 1. Disposable gas lighter 2. Gas Lighter Model: 1.Supersized Lighter XL(CYPRUS) 15 cm , 2. Supersized Double Lighter XL(CYPRUS) 11,5 cm Notifying country: Cyprus
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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