Wunschlaterne, Himmelskerze, Glücklaterne
White sky lantern. The fuel for the flame heating the air can be a solid, liquid or gas. Dimensions: 38 x 70 x 102 cm. Product sold online, in particular via www.derhochze
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- 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, come into contact with flammable objects and ignite them, causing a fire.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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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 may land while still burning. It can start fires if it touches anything flammable.
Does this affect me? Anyone using sky lanterns could start a fire. This can happen anywhere in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using sky lanterns. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need safer alternatives.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · 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, come into contact with flammable objects and ignite them, causing a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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