Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Novelty lighter
Brand: Novelty
Country: Germany
Hazards: Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01975/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Novelty lighter |
| Brand | Novelty |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/01975/26 |
| Hazard | Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Reclia – Recall Information Database Record
Case Number: SR/01975/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate alert
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1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for a novelty lighter shaped like a handbag with a Hello Kitty motif. The product is classified as a “Novelty lighter” and was notified by Germany. The recall was initiated because the lighter’s shape and colour make it appealing to children, posing a risk of burns or fire if children play with it. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation or the European standard EN 13869. The notifying country is Germany, and the country of origin is the United Kingdom. The case number is SR/01975/26.
2. Affected Products
– Product name: Hello Kitty handbag / Hello Kitty Handtasche
– Product type: Novelty lighter
– 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.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Refillable novelty lighter in the shape of a handbag with a Hello Kitty motif.
– Country of origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying country: Germany
3. Hazard Information
The following hazard information is explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data:
– Risk type: Burns, Fire
– Danger: Due to its shape and colour, the lighter is appealing to children. They 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.
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).
No additional hazard details, test results, or incident reports are provided in the source data.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following measure taken by the economic operator:
– Type of measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Date of entry into force: 30/04/2026
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the removal of the product listing. Consumers should check whether they have purchased this item and follow any instructions provided by the online marketplace or the seller. If no further instructions are available, consumers should contact the seller or the online marketplace for guidance on returning or disposing of the product.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy stated in the recall notice is:
– Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other (not further specified in the source data).
– Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
No refund, replacement, or repair is explicitly mentioned in the source data. The recall notice does not state that the manufacturer or distributor will offer a refund, exchange, or other compensation. Consumers should seek clarification from the seller or online marketplace regarding any available remedy.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying country: Germany
– EU Safety Gate reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099526
– Case number: SR/01975/26
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures: Available at https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11014368
No direct contact information for the manufacturer, distributor, or online marketplace is provided in the source data. Consumers in Germany may contact their national consumer protection authority for further assistance. For consumers in other EU member states, the local market surveillance authority may be able to provide additional guidance.
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End of Record
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Novelty lighter?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01975/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Novelty lighter?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Novelty lighter?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.