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Sky lantern BACOMA “Lanternes a voeux - 100% Biodegradable” — risk: burns, chemical, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0956/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because the paper of the lantern is not fireproof. Moreover it poses a chemical risk because the string in the product contains asbestos fibres. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- White-coloured sky lantern sold in transparent plastic packaging with a sheet of paper explaining the product and setting out the instructions for use. The lantern is available in two colours (white and red).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because the paper of the lantern is not fireproof. Moreover it poses a chemical risk because the string in the product contains asbestos fibres. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/07/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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