Lighter

Requirements breached

The lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502 EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters and with the relevant European standard EN 13869.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Importer
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Distributor
3. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 17 December 2016
4. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 26 October 2016

Product

Description

Lighters with 3D images of birds. Depending on the angle, different images of the birds can be seen which gives the illusion of motion and is appealing to children.

Brand

Matteo

Model / type

H15 (on the product); SY-59 3D Label Birds (on the packaging)

Batch

5999071005715; Art No.162004