Novelty lighter
Billiard ball-shaped lighter, plastic, in different colours: white, white with a wide yellow stripe in the middle and an underlined number 9.
- Risk level
- Other types of alerts
- Type
- Burns, Fire
- Category
- Lighters
- Hazard
- The lighter is appealing to children and can easily be mistaken for a toy. Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. No lighter should be appealing to children.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? A novelty lighter looks like a toy. It can cause burns or start a fire.
What's happening? Some of these lighters are too attractive to children. Kids may play with them and get hurt.
Does this affect me? If you have children or grandchildren, check any lighters in your home.
What should I do? Remove any lighters that look like toys. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help if a child is burned.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter is appealing to children and can easily be mistaken for a toy. Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. No lighter should be appealing to children. · Origin: Unknown
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