EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Lighters
Lighter Lux “Unknown” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0100/15
Summary
null The lighter can break when dropped. Gas which leaks as a consequence can ignite when the lighter is used causing burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 9994.
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Product
- Disposable lighter
What is the risk?
- null The lighter can break when dropped. Gas which leaks as a consequence can ignite when the lighter is used causing burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 9994.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2015
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