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Novelty, shocking lighter – Pistol Lighter

Serious risk Electric shock

Published by Safety Gate 24 Apr 2008In the weekly report of 25 Apr 2008 (week 16, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 5 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Novelty, shocking lighter
Brand
Pistol Lighter
Brand as notified
PISTOL LIGHTER
Type / model
Model: Withele Tricity.
Description
Lighter in the shape of a pistol, causing electric discharge when the trigger is pulled. Approx. dimensions: 10x7.5x2.5 cm. The lighter is black, with a silver-coloured handle, trigger and cocking lever. The flame is produced by pressing the cocking lever of the pistol. The lighters are packed in a "cartoon" type box (12 items), bearing the indications: “WARNING: Emits electrical shock, may interfere with electrical device, such as pacemakers, keep out of reach of children and patient, MADE IN CHINA”. Each lighter is packed in a blister and can be sold separately.
Risk
The product poses a risk of electric shock because it has an electric circuit powered by a battery, which causes an electric shock when the trigger is pulled. The lighter is also attractive for small children, since it looks like a toy.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0466/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0466/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0466/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-16 (XML)
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