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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS FR September 16, 2016

Zorr — Mega Turbo Transparent

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Zorr — Mega Turbo Transparent
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Lighters

Hazard: The flame height is too high. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3541 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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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a clear cigarette lighter called Zorr — Mega Turbo Transparent. It has a flame that can get too big.

What's happening? The lighter does not meet the safety rules for lighters in Europe. Its flame is too high and could cause burns or fire.

Does this affect me? If you use this lighter in the Netherlands or France, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The flame height is too high. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 16, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/222170

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What is this product recall alert about?
Zorr — Mega Turbo Transparent. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Lighters · Hazard: The flame height is too high. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 9994. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 16, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS and France.
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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