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Novelty lighters
24th July 2010
Item Description:
Brand: 1. Dove (chocolate bar)
2. DONG FANG HONG (pack of chewing gum)
Type/number of model: 20181219Y43/20081218A (chocolate), (chewing gum not available); Batch number/Bar Code: 6 912 008 577719 (chocolate), 6962 8801 (chewing gum)
Description:
1. Lighter in a form of a chocolate bar; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 70mm, width: 27mm, thickness: 13mm;
2. Lighter in a form of a pack of chewing gum; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 75mm, width: 20mm, thickness: 11mm.
Country of origin: China
2. DONG FANG HONG (pack of chewing gum)
Type/number of model: 20181219Y43/20081218A (chocolate), (chewing gum not available); Batch number/Bar Code: 6 912 008 577719 (chocolate), 6962 8801 (chewing gum)
Description:
1. Lighter in a form of a chocolate bar; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 70mm, width: 27mm, thickness: 13mm;
2. Lighter in a form of a pack of chewing gum; filled with gas; can be easily activated by a lever. Dimensions: length 75mm, width: 20mm, thickness: 11mm.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Burns and fire
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is attractive to children, especially those under 51 months of age.
The product does not comply with Commission Decision 2006/502/EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters.
Action Taken:
Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal from the market by the retailer.
Notifying Country:
SLOVENIA
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
24th July 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
