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🧸 Product DE June 12, 2026

Novelty lighter

Refillable lighter that lights up with a Cinnamon character design.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Novelty lighter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Lighters
Hazard
Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in DE.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 13, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? A novelty lighter is a small flame tool made to look fun. Its bright color or shape can attract children.

What's happening? Some of these lighters are being sold that look like toys. Children might play with them and get burned or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have children or grandchildren in Germany, check any fun-shaped lighters at home.

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

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
June 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099164

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What is this product recall alert about?
Novelty lighter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. · Origin: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 12, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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