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🧸 Product GR March 24, 2017

PINGUO — Yafeida

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PINGUO — Yafeida
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Lighters
Hazard
The flame extinction time is too long. The lighter can break when dropped, resulting in gas leaking. The lighter is overfilled and can explode if it overheats. The lighter is not adequately heat resistant and could explo
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3461 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is a small, hand-held lighter called Yafeida. It can be dangerous because it may not stop burning quickly, break when dropped, or even explode if it gets too hot.

What's happening? Some of these lighters have been found to leak gas, break easily, or explode when overheated. This can cause burns or fires.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighter in Greece, you could be at risk of burns or fire.

What should I do? Stop using the lighter right away and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The flame extinction time is too long. The lighter can break when dropped, resulting in gas leaking. The lighter is overfilled and can explode if it overheats. The lighter is not adequately heat resistant and could explo · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 24, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/253849

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What is this product recall alert about?
PINGUO — Yafeida. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The flame extinction time is too long. The lighter can break when dropped, resulting in gas leaking. The lighter is overfilled and can explode if it overheats. The lighter is not adequately heat resistant...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
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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