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Novelty lighter ZHONGLIANGLIGHTER — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1488/18
Summary
The lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
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Product
Novelty lighter — ZHONGLIANGLIGHTER
- Brand
- ZHONGLIANGLIGHTER
- Name / model
- 201430422251.х and 201430422252.х4
- Category
- Lighters
- A lighter in the form of a purple and white sports shoe with a key-ring attached.
What is the risk?
- The lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/08/2018
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