EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Sky lantern "Floating lantern" Sky Lanterns — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0079/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because- the material surrounding the flame is inflammable. - Left without control floating in a bridge, it can be pushed by the wind to the edgel. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings.In addition, the compulsory labelling information does not appear in Spanish.
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Product
Sky lantern "Floating lantern" — Sky Lanterns
- Brand
- Sky Lanterns
- Name / model
- ref. 12854 5060195860174
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Other - -
- 'Lanterns for ponds' (floating lanterns), marketed in a transparent plastic bag, with information in English. Sold in a pack of two units.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and fire because- the material surrounding the flame is inflammable. - Left without control floating in a bridge, it can be pushed by the wind to the edgel. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings.In addition, the compulsory labelling information does not appear in Spanish.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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