Novelty lighter Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record based on the provided EU Safety Gate data.

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety (EU Safety Gate)
Record ID: SR/01979/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data.

1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for a specific novelty lighter product sold in Germany. The product is a refillable lighter designed to resemble a playing card. The recall action was initiated by an economic operator, and the primary measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The recall notice was issued by the notifying country, Germany.

2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Novelty lighter (poker card / Pokerkarte)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: A refillable lighter in the form of a black card ace of spades playing card.
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/01979/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a risk of burns and fire. According to the recall notice, the specific danger is that due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. Children could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. The notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as returning the item or ceasing use. Consumers who have purchased this product should contact the seller or the relevant national authority for further guidance, as the primary action listed is a marketplace listing removal.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure taken by the economic operator is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The date of entry into force for this measure is 30/04/2026. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who already own the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099522
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Other Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

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