Lighter
17-Apr-2010
Details
Brand: Run Quickly
Type/number of model: Item No. X371
Description: Silver coloured lighter with ignition mechanism in a shape of a womanÂ?s shoe (approximate dimensions: 7.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm). The lighters are packed in grey carton box (25 items), that bear the indication Â?RUN QUICKLY LIGHTERÂ? and the warning Â?Keep lighter away from childrenÂ? in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 8.2 cm).
Country of origin: China
Type/number of model: Item No. X371
Description: Silver coloured lighter with ignition mechanism in a shape of a womanÂ?s shoe (approximate dimensions: 7.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm). The lighters are packed in grey carton box (25 items), that bear the indication Â?RUN QUICKLY LIGHTERÂ? and the warning Â?Keep lighter away from childrenÂ? in 6 languages (approximate dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 8.2 cm).
Country of origin: China
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.
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.
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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.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Source: European Commission RAPEX (12-0643-10)
Category: Lighters
On: 17-Apr-2010
