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🧸 Product HR May 24, 2019

Simple Type Dry Powder fire Extinguishers

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Simple Type Dry Powder fire Extinguishers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Lighters
Hazard
The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour.
Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2669 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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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A simple-type dry powder fire extinguisher is a small device used to put out small fires. It looks like a lighter and may attract children.

What's happening? Some of these extinguishers look like toys because of their shape and color. This can confuse children and cause accidents.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these extinguishers in Croatia, keep it away from children.

What should I do? Ask your local fire safety expert or a shop where you bought it for advice.

🤖 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 lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour. · Origin: Unknown

First published
May 24, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/368528

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What is this product recall alert about?
Simple Type Dry Powder fire Extinguishers. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 24, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
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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