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Oil lamp Finnmari — risk: chemical, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00329/22
Summary
The lamp may leak oil when being tilted, which can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. The design of the product allows easy access to the lamp. The user or a child could become exposed to the oil and get poisoned or suffer serious lung damage. In addition, leaking oil may cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 14059.
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Product
Oil lamp — Finnmari
- Brand
- Finnmari
- Name / model
- CRE58
- Barcode
- 6416906794587
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Round oil lamp made of clear glass.
What is the risk?
- The lamp may leak oil when being tilted, which can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. The design of the product allows easy access to the lamp. The user or a child could become exposed to the oil and get poisoned or suffer serious lung damage. In addition, leaking oil may cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 14059.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 07/02/2022
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