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Lighter Tom “Electronic Lighter” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0083/16
Summary
null The lighter can break or leak resulting in the user receiving burns if the gas ignites. The lighter is overfilled and can explode if it overheats. Gas from the exploding lighter can ignite and cause burns. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994.
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Product
- Lighters in a 50 pieces display
What is the risk?
- null The lighter can break or leak resulting in the user receiving burns if the gas ignites. The lighter is overfilled and can explode if it overheats. Gas from the exploding lighter can ignite and cause burns. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/08/2016
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