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Lighter
20th March 2010
Item Description:
Brand: Refinement lighter
Type/number of model: Item No. X1040
Description: Silver colour lighter with ignition mechanism in a shape of a pipe (approximate dimensions: 8.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 cm). The lighter can be also used as a bottle opener. The lighters are packed in a multicoloured carton box (50 items), that bear the indication “Refinement LIGHTER” and the warnings “Keep lighter away from children” in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 16 x 11 x 8.5 cm).
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Item No. X1040
Description: Silver colour lighter with ignition mechanism in a shape of a pipe (approximate dimensions: 8.1 x 2.1 x 0.8 cm). The lighter can be also used as a bottle opener. The lighters are packed in a multicoloured carton box (50 items), that bear the indication “Refinement LIGHTER” and the warnings “Keep lighter away from children” in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 16 x 11 x 8.5 cm).
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Fire and burns
The product poses a risk of fire and burns because it does not bear a child-resistant mechanism.
According to Commission’s Decision 2006/502/EC Member States shall ensure that 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:
20th March 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
