Papierlaterne
Sky lantern made of white paper. The product is also sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Other - Sky lantern
- Hazard
- The sky lantern ascends in an uncontrolled way and is blown by the wind without control. It can land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out and cause a fire.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? A sky lantern is a paper balloon that floats into the air when you light it. It has a flame inside that can start fires.
What's happening? Some sky lanterns fly away without control. Wind can blow them far from where they started. If the flame is still burning, they can land and start a fire.
Does this affect me? If you use sky lanterns in Germany, you could start a fire on your property or in a neighbor’s yard.
What should I do? Stop using sky lanterns. Ask your local fire department or a store clerk for safer ways to celebrate outdoors.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Other - Sky lantern · Hazard: The sky lantern ascends in an uncontrolled way and is blown by the wind without control. It can land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out and cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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