Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 29 Sep 2026
SR/02711/26
Novelty lighter recalled over burn risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Novelty lighter) after it was found to pose a burn and electric-shock and fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Novelty refillable gas lighter in the shape of a pistol, equipped with an additional electric-shock function and without a child-resistant safety mechanism, sold in bulk.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Lighters
Why it's dangerous
BurnsElectric shockFire
Due to its shape, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. Additionally, the electric shock pulse generates an electrical hazard which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups, young children, or individuals with medical implants.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02711/26
View official notice ↗
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