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🧸 Product SK September 25, 2015

Labas — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Labas — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
-
Hazard
The match head can break or explode when struck, and hot or burning parts of the match head could land on the user or on surrounding objects leading to a fire. In addition, small pieces of the match head can hit the user
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4005 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? These are small matches that may break or explode when you strike them. Hot pieces could fly off and start a fire or burn someone.

What's happening? The match heads can break or explode when lit. This can send hot pieces onto you or nearby things.

Does this affect me? If you use matches in Slovakia, this could be a risk for you.

What should I do? Stop using these matches. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding safer matches.

🤖 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: Fire, Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The match head can break or explode when struck, and hot or burning parts of the match head could land on the user or on surrounding objects leading to a fire. In addition, small pieces of the match head can hit the user · Origin: Unknown

First published
September 25, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/174486

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What is this product recall alert about?
Labas — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: - · Hazard: The match head can break or explode when struck, and hot or burning parts of the match head could land on the user or on surrounding objects leading to a fire. In addition, small pieces of the match head can...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 25, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
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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