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Sky lantern PartyDeco “Sky Lanterns” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0011/17
Summary
null The air inside the lantern is heated by an open burner (lacking protective system for the flame) and the lantern lacks the appropriate warnings. If it lands on a rooftop or on other flammable material, this may cause a fire.
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Product
- Paper lantern wrapped in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The air inside the lantern is heated by an open burner (lacking protective system for the flame) and the lantern lacks the appropriate warnings. If it lands on a rooftop or on other flammable material, this may cause a fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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