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Decorative oil lamp Taiga “Lyhty Lykta” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0182/16
Summary
null The design of the product allows easy access to the lamp oil. Children can reach the lamp oil and drink it which can cause lung damage if swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the relevant standard EN 14059.
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Product
Decorative oil lamp — Taiga
- Brand
- Taiga
- Name / model
- Lyhty Lykta
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative oil lamp, that consists of a base (wood/metal), a cylinder (glass) and a cover (metal) and replaceable, single use oil container, that has a non-removable wick. The oil lamps are available with different combinations of materials (wood, glass, metal), patterns and colours.
What is the risk?
- null The design of the product allows easy access to the lamp oil. Children can reach the lamp oil and drink it which can cause lung damage if swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the relevant standard EN 14059.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2016
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