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Lighter
04th July 2009
Item Description:
Brand: Aikon
Type/number of model: Barcode on lighter: 4742279000034;
Barcode on packaging: 4742279000164; model A1 by importer and model BD-F01 by manufacturer. EAN 4742279000164
Description: A disposable, adjustable gas lighter made of transparent coloured plastic (dark blue, yellow, red, green, blue). The lighter is marked with the brand, a sticker with safety information in Estonian and data about the importer. The collective packaging bears the following inscriptions: "C•R Lighter type A1 Aikon; EAN; 50 pcs; Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Contains pressurised flammable gas. Do not expose to temperatures above 50º C and do not place the lighter in direct sunlight for long periods. When lighting keep away from face and clothing. Do not puncture or throw into open flames. Check that the lighter is extinguished after use. Do not keep lighter lit more than 10 seconds."
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Barcode on lighter: 4742279000034;
Barcode on packaging: 4742279000164; model A1 by importer and model BD-F01 by manufacturer. EAN 4742279000164
Description: A disposable, adjustable gas lighter made of transparent coloured plastic (dark blue, yellow, red, green, blue). The lighter is marked with the brand, a sticker with safety information in Estonian and data about the importer. The collective packaging bears the following inscriptions: "C•R Lighter type A1 Aikon; EAN; 50 pcs; Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Contains pressurised flammable gas. Do not expose to temperatures above 50º C and do not place the lighter in direct sunlight for long periods. When lighting keep away from face and clothing. Do not puncture or throw into open flames. Check that the lighter is extinguished after use. Do not keep lighter lit more than 10 seconds."
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Burns and fire
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it fails to meet the necessary requirements as regards flame height and extinction, volumetric displacement and resistance to continuous burning.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Estonia
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:
04th July 2009 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
