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Novelty lighter “Zapalovač neobvyklého tvaru pistolka” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01833/25
Summary
Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor the European standard EN 13869.
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Product
Novelty lighter
- Name / model
- Zapalovač neobvyklého tvaru pistolka
- Category
- Lighters
- Lighter in the shape of a small pistol. The part that is usually the magazine (the part that the pistol is held by when firing) is in the shape of a circle. The trigger of the pistol is the operating button. When pressed, a flame shoots out of the barrel of the pistol.
What is the risk?
- Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor the European standard EN 13869.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2025
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