Hungary
Pistol Lighter (type/model 80827, barcode 8538249808276) — a refillable gas lighter shaped like a pistol with an additional electric-shock function, sold in bulk in a cardboard box and made in China. It was recalled because its toy-like shape can attract children who could suffer burns or start a fire, and the electric shock pulse poses an electrical hazard for vulnerable groups, young children and people with medical implants; it does not comply with EU safety rules. The product is subject to a compulsory recall from consumers and compulsory withdrawal from the market (distributor).
What's being recalled
Novelty refillable gas lighter in the shape of a pistol, equipped with an additional electric-shock function and without a child-resistant safety mechanism, sold in bulk.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02711/26
Product name on the item: Pistol Lighter
Type or model: 80827
Barcode: 8538249808276
The hazard
Due to its shape, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. Additionally, the electric shock pulse generates an electrical hazard which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups, young children, or individuals with medical implants.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.
What to do
Product recall from consumers (compulsory, distributor).
Product withdrawal from market (compulsory, distributor).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Hungary via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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