EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighters
Novelty lighters Shenbo — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0102/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children.The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
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Product
- The lighters are shaped like red fire hydrants. They are not child-resistant, which is mandatory since 11 May 2008.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children.The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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