EU Safety Gate · Report-2009-16
JEM Light CR · Lighter
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.
- Published
- 01 May 2009
- Notifying authority
- Poland
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0553/09
- Model
- SAD 441080/000137/08
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 5903427760272
Classification
- Category
- Lighters
- Risk type
- Burns, Injuries
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
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.