Recall Removed:
Lighter - Disposable Flint Lighter
21st August 2010
This recall was removed by the European Commission RAPEX on 25th September 2010
Reason: following additional information on the risk assessment provided by the national authorities.
Why is this product still listed? Please see our removal policy for more details.
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Model: 41001 SM VS1 SOLID COLORS DL-25, code: 40670070, barcode: 3 661075 022969
Description: Disposable lighter (dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm) in red colour. The lighters are packed in a grey cardboard box (25 items, dimensions: 12.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 cm).
Country of origin: China
Danger:
Burns and Fire
The product poses a risk of burns and fire because it is not child-resistant.
The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502/EC requiring that only lighters that 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:
25th September 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item removed from source. Reason: following additional information on the risk assessment provided by the national authorities.
21st August 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
