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Lighter
13th February 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Kele
Type/number of model: Item No. 973-2, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39009
Description: Red lighters packed in an orange cardboard box (50 items), marked “Sport”. Half of the lighter is transparent, while the other half is opaque and bears a small torch that is activated by pressing a button on the side of the lighter. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm.
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Item No. 973-2, 5-digit code on lighter base: 39009
Description: Red lighters packed in an orange cardboard box (50 items), marked “Sport”. Half of the lighter is transparent, while the other half is opaque and bears a small torch that is activated by pressing a button on the side of the lighter. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Burns and fire
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because the lighter does not have a child-resistant mechanism.
The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC according to which only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Greece
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:
13th February 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
