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Watering bulb Muurla “Kasteluvahti watering bulb” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01456/22
Summary
In direct sunlight, the product creates a focal point which may cause ignition of any dry material next to it, hence starting a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Watering bulb — Muurla
- Brand
- Muurla
- Name / model
- Kasteluvahti watering bulb · 33 cm
- Barcode
- 6416114965182
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Bright glass bulb for watering plants. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.muurla.com/palautusmenettely
What is the risk?
- In direct sunlight, the product creates a focal point which may cause ignition of any dry material next to it, hence starting a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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