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🧸 Product CZ December 20, 2024

Yomin — Zapalovač YoMin rtěnka

Gas lighter in the shape of a red lipstick, without a lid. The "case" of the lipstick is decorated in metal colours. The red part of the lipstick is divided into two parts. When the top part of the lipstick is flipped open, a flame will erupt.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Yomin — Zapalovač YoMin rtěnka
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns
Category
Lighters
Hazard
The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour. Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 631 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.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A small, lipstick-shaped lighter called Yomin. It looks like a tube of lipstick.

What's happening? The lighter is dangerous because children may mistake it for lipstick and play with it. This can cause burns or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you have this lighter at home and small children visit, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safer lighter.

🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour. Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 20, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092585

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Yomin — Zapalovač YoMin rtěnka. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The lighter is appealing to children due to its shape and colour. Children may play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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