EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Lighters
Novelty lighter NIVEK “Feuerzeug Kuromi Y2K” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00721/26
Summary
Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.
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Product
- Lighter representing the cartoon character Kuromi. Dimensions: 5.72 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0C44VKVLH).
What is the risk?
- Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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