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🧸 Product FR August 8, 2025

Klarol - Lampenöl

Odourless lamp oil for torches, lamps and indoor use, 1 l. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CB6DC559).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Klarol - Lampenöl
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product (lamp oil) presents an aspiration hazard. In addition the hazard labelling is not in the national language (French). A non-German speaking user is therefore not adequately informed about the risks when using this product.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 4009864016505
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 405 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
123 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 17, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Klarol lamp oil is a liquid you burn in lamps. It can be dangerous if swallowed or breathed in.

What's happening? The oil can harm your lungs if it goes down the wrong way. The warning label is not in French, so users may not understand the danger.

Does this affect me? If you use this lamp oil in France, you might not know the risks. Children or older people are most at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product (lamp oil) presents an aspiration hazard. In addition the hazard labelling is not in the national language (French). A non-German speaking user is therefore not adequately informed about the risks when using this product. · Origin: Germany

First published
August 8, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095218

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What is this product recall alert about?
Klarol - Lampenöl. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product (lamp oil) presents an aspiration hazard. In addition the hazard labelling is not in the national language (French). A non-German speaking user is therefore not adequately informed about...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 8, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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