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Liquid fire starter Phoenix “Phoenix Fire Starter” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01780/23
Summary
The fire starter liquid is incorrectly packed in a transparent bottle, instead of being packed in a black opaque container. The user may be unaware of the risks and could incorrectly use the product. The ignition liquid may be fatal if it is swallowed and enters the airways. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Liquid fire starter — Phoenix
- Brand
- Phoenix
- Name / model
- Phoenix Fire Starter · 1L
- Batch number(s)
- 06.12.202229.03.2023
- Barcode
- 4740060011061
- Category
- Chemical products
- Paraffin-based ignition fluid labelled with H304 (may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways), 1L.
What is the risk?
- The fire starter liquid is incorrectly packed in a transparent bottle, instead of being packed in a black opaque container. The user may be unaware of the risks and could incorrectly use the product. The ignition liquid may be fatal if it is swallowed and enters the airways. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/05/2023
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