EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighters
Novelty lighters Yomin “Classic” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1688/12
Summary
null The products pose a risk of burns and fire because of their attractiveness to children, especially those under 51 months of age.The products do not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502 EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
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Product
- Novelty lighters in the form of a lipstick with pendant. The lighters are packed in cardboard boxes with the inscription: “YOMIN”.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of burns and fire because of their attractiveness to children, especially those under 51 months of age.The products do 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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