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Novelty lighter – MERE

Serious risk Burns, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 30 Jul 2009In the weekly report of 31 Jul 2009 (week 29, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Novelty lighter
Brand
MERE
Barcode
0501700300259
Barcodes listed
0501700300259 (official alert record)
Description
The lighter resembles a pen and has a nozzle for refilling and a built-in LED torch. On the plastic cap there is an inscription “MERE”. The lighters are sold with a label containing the following information: country of origin – China, name of the product – lighters. On the lighters there is an inscription: “MADE IN CHINA. Keep out of reach of children. Contains gas under pressure. Make sure that the flame has been extinguished after use. Keep away from the face and the clothes. Do not make holes in it and do not throw it into fire. When using it do not expose it to sunlight or temperature of 60 С. Do not keep it burning for more than 30 seconds”.
Risk
The product poses a risk of fire and burns since the lighters are attractive to children, especially under the age of 51 months, due to their unusual appearance.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.Fire and burnsThe product poses a risk of fire and burns since the lighters are attractive to children, especially under the age of 51 months, due to their unusual appearance.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Bulgaria
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1004/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1004/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1004/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-29 (XML)
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