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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS November 27, 2015

Wild Fire (WF) — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Wild Fire (WF) — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns
Category
Lighters

Hazard: The lighter can break when dropped. Gas which leaks as a consequence can ignite when the lighter is used causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 9994.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3943 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? This is a lighter made in China. It can break if dropped. Gas may leak out and catch fire when you use it. This can cause burns.

What's happening? The lighter does not follow the safety rules for lighters in Europe. It is not safe to use.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighter in the Netherlands, stop using it right away. It could burn you.

What should I do? Stop using the lighter. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have burns. Throw the lighter away safely.

🤖 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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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter can break when dropped. Gas which leaks as a consequence can ignite when the lighter is used causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 9994. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 27, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/182478

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What is this product recall alert about?
Wild Fire (WF) — Unknown. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter can break when dropped. Gas which leaks as a consequence can ignite when the lighter is used causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standar...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 27, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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