Sky lantern
Heart-shaped sky lantern made of white paper, 37 x 93 x 95 cm. The product is also sold online, in particular via eBay, with item number 115567706457.
- 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
- Unknown
⚖️ 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 up when lit. It has a flame inside that can start a fire.
What's happening? The lantern can fly out of control in the wind. It may land while still burning and cause a fire.
Does this affect me? Anyone near where lanterns are used could be at risk. This is a problem in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using sky lanterns. Ask your local fire department or a store for safer options.
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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: Unknown
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