🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS September 16, 2016

Lux — Jet Double Flame

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Other risk levels
Type: Burns, Fire
Category: Lighters
Origin: People's Republic of China

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 3602 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

72 days in total

May 17, 2026 July 28, 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? This is a small gas lighter called Lux — Jet Double Flame. It can leak gas.

What's happening? The lighter may leak gas. If it does, the gas can catch fire when you use the lighter.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighter in the Netherlands, it could be unsafe to use.

What should I do? Stop using the lighter. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe lighter.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter can leak. Leaking gas can ignite when the lighter is used. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

September 16, 2016

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/222166

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

THE NETHERLANDS

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

September 16, 2016

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Lux — Jet Double Flame. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter can leak. Leaking gas can ignite when the lighter is used. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994. · Origin: People's Republic of China

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 16, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ 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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