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Sadly, every year in the UK, several fires are started as a direct result of faulty lighters – in the event such a fault results in injuries being sustained a personal injury lawyer can be contacted to help those affected make a faulty product injury claim.
Lighter safety standards
Since they produce flames and contain poisonous gas, lighters are inherently hazardous, particularly to children.
Since March 2007 it has been illegal to sell anything other than child-resistant lighters on the UK market – there is also a European Commission directive which forbids the sale of novelty lighters.
Furthermore, all lighters must meet the BS EN ISO 9994 safety standard.
Exceptions
There are some exceptions to these rules. Lighters need not comply with child safety standards if they are of the following kind:
Lighters with a specific purpose (such as barbecue or utility lighters)
Refillable and repairable lighters with a two-year written guarantee
Lighters that don't comply
Trading Standards officers have the power to deliver warnings, safety notices, fines and imprisonments to retailers and manufacturers that do not comply with lighter safety laws.
The dangers of faulty lighters, a case study
In 2011 a couple from Dorset made a faulty product injury claim after a faulty lighter leaked gas and became ignited by a nearby candle, causing their home to catch fire. Although no serious injuries were sustained, the couple suffered considerable psychological trauma and damage to their home.
Expert solicitors for faulty product claims
If you believe that a product faulty has led to you becoming one of the thousands of people each year to suffer injury in these circumstances, you may be entitled to receive compensation.
Under the terms of the Consumer Protection Act of 1987, in most cases the manufacturer is considered the liable party and will, if this liability is proven, be ordered to pay you compensation.
Our personal injury solicitors specialise in faulty product claims and work to ensure that claimants receive the 100% compensation they deserve for their injuries.
Win or lose, we provide a completely charge-free service and never take a cut from any settlement.
To find out more about how we can help you, call a legal advisor on 0800 10 757 95.
Alternatively, call our mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871 or use our online Live-help service.
