EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Sky lantern "Football Flying Lanterns", THUMBS UP — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1557/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire because, after launching, the lanterns fly in the air without control. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings.
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Product
- Flying lanterns in the form of a football, packed in plastic bags with instructions for use.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire because, after launching, the lanterns fly in the air without control. It is then very difficult or impossible to avoid the lanterns coming into contact with flammable material, e.g. dry vegetation or buildings.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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