DORA · Lighters

The product poses a risk of burns because: - the design of the product, with the fuel tank hidden under the flashlight, can lead to inappropriate use and cause burns or unintended inhalation of gas, - the instructions for adjusting the flame height are barely visible which could lead to burns, - the product lacks clear warnings and a user’s manual. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN ISO 9994.

Published: 19 September 2008
Notifying authority: Poland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal by the distributor.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1026/08
Model: Christmas series: pictures of Santa Claus, Christmas tree, etc. No EAN number

Classification

Category: Lighters
Risk type: Burns
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

The cylindrical shaped lighter is made of plastic and covered with pictures of Christmas motifs. It is a refillable, electric, adjustable lighter. One end of the product is a flashlight. On the outer side of the lighter there is a logo "DORA". No other information is provided with the product. The collective packaging is a transparent, plastic holder for 50 items.