Lighter Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 2026

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate / Consumer Safety Database
Case Number: SR/01924/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure date of 30/04/2026

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1. Recall Summary

This record details a recall notification for a specific novelty lighter identified by the notifying country, Germany. The product is a refillable lighter designed in the shape of a lipstick and featuring a Hello Kitty motif. The recall was initiated due to the product posing a risk of burns and fire, specifically because its appearance and colouring are appealing to children. The product was found to be non-compliant with the General Product Safety Regulation and the European standard EN 13869. The economic operator responsible for the notified measure has taken action to remove the product listing from the online marketplace where it was sold.

2. Affected Products

– Product Category: Lighters
– Product Name: Novelty lighter
– Product Description: Refillable lighter in the form of a lipstick with a Hello Kitty motif.
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

– Risk Type: Burns, Fire
– Level of Risk: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).
– Nature of Danger: Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. Children could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.

4. Consumer Action Required

The official recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding the return or disposal of the product. The notified measure was taken by the economic operator (the entity responsible for placing the product on the market). Consumers who have purchased this product should exercise caution, particularly ensuring it is kept out of the reach of children. For further guidance, consumers should contact the retailer or online marketplace from which the product was purchased.

5. Official Remedy

– Type of Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Category of Measure: Other (specifically, removal of the online listing).
– Date of Entry into Force: 30/04/2026
– Details: The official remedy implemented by the economic operator is the removal of the product listing from the online marketplace. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers. The measure is focused on preventing further sales of the product.

6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: Germany
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099439
– Case Number: SR/01924/26
– Contact for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact the online marketplace or retailer where the product was purchased for further information regarding returns or refunds.

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