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Lighter

JEM Light CR

LightersBurnsInjuries
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
Poland
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

The product poses a risk of: - burns because the maximum level of fuel is exceeded (89.4% whereas according to the standard there should be no more then 85%), and because there is no child resistant device. The lighter can be ignited with an average force of 38.4N, whereas according to the standard it should be at least 50N; - injuries because it may explode if operated for long periods in direct sunlight or at a temperature of 50°C. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant standard ISO 9994.

Measures taken

  1. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description
submitted on 3 January 2008.The lighter is made of plastic, coloured red, green, yellow or dark blue. It is a refillable, electric, adjustable lighter. The affected lot of the product was sold in 800.000 pieces.
Brand
JEM Light CR
Model / type
SAD 441080/000137/08
Barcode
5903427760272

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
0553/09 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2009-16
Published
30 April 2009

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-15150

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