Four novelty lighters

What is the danger

By the appearance of the products their intended use (as a lighter) is not obvious and they can be considered as novelty lighters. According to the European Standard a lighter shall not be novelty-like, because the inherent risk is significantly higher. The novelty lighters are attractive for children and taking into account children’s normal behaviour risk of burning injury is present during their use. There were no instructions for the safe use attached to the products in Hungarian.

Measures taken

1. Sales ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authority. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Four novelty lighters (brand unknown) in the form of a 1. pistol 2. sailing boat 3. mobile phone (three types) 4. carbine-swivel