AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT RECALL

Toy-Like Novelty Lighters

Published 16 October 2012

Product

The toy-like novelty lighters are in the shape of a turtle, santa, duck, handbag, ice-cream cone, snowman, pig, racing car and skateboard. Identifying features description The toy-like novelty lighters are all identified by barcode 9326227009901.

Why it was recalled

The shape of these lighters makes them appealing to children under the age of 5 years. Toy-like novelty lighters are banned for sale under Consumer Protection Notice No.18 of 2011.

Hazard

Children may mistake these lighters for toys and suffer serious burns as a result.

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Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.