Product description
The toy-like novelty lighters are in the shape of a turtle, santa, duck, handbag, ice-cream cone, snowman, pig, racing car and skateboard.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is 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.
The hazards to consumers
Children may mistake these lighters for toys and suffer serious burns as a result.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using these lighters and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund of the purchase price. Alternatively they may contact Trio Brothers Trading Pty Ltd by telephone on 07 3440 5000, or by email at www.triotrading.com.au.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Trio Brothers Trading Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Various tobacconists and gift stores
Identifying product features
The toy-like novelty lighters are all identified by barcode 9326227009901.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
The toy-like novelty lighters are all identified by barcode 9326227009901.
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13335 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
