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Lighter "Pistol shock" — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0653/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it contains a Class 3 laser product (measured laser output 5.8 milliwatts).In addition the product is a novelty lighter and emits electric shock by pulling the trigger.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825 and the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
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Product
Lighter "Pistol shock"
- Name / model
- Code: HH-920
- Category
- Lighters
- Refillable plastic lighter in a shape of a silver pistol, with black grip and viewfinder (approximatedimensions: diameter 10.7 x 7.8x 2.4 cm). The viewfinder produces a laser beam when you push a small button on its back side. The lighter also. The flame is produced from the pistol barrel by pushing
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it contains a Class 3 laser product (measured laser output 5.8 milliwatts).In addition the product is a novelty lighter and emits electric shock by pulling the trigger.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825 and the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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