Sky lantern
Chinese white paper sky lantern with decoration. Product also sold online, in particular via eBay, with the item number 354374466950.
- 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 may 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 up when you light the flame inside. It can travel far on the wind.
What's happening? The lantern can fly out of control and land while still burning. This may start a fire where it lands.
Does this affect me? If you use sky lanterns in Germany, you could start a fire on buildings, trees, or dry grass.
What should I do? Stop using sky lanterns. Ask your local fire department or a shop for safer ways to celebrate.
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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 may land anywhere when the flame has not yet gone out and cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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