Novelty lighter Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 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.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01978/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Novelty lighter
Brand Novelty
Country Germany
Case Number SR/01978/26
Hazard Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

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/01978/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective date 30/04/2026

1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall and market removal has been initiated for a specific novelty lighter product sold in Germany. The action was taken by an unspecified type of economic operator, resulting in the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. The recall is based on a failure to comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and the European standard EN 13869. The notifying country is Germany. The country of origin for the product is the United Kingdom.

2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Novelty lighter
– Product Name: toilet / Toilette
– 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: The product is a toilet-shaped refillable lighter with a built-in ashtray.
– Case Number: SR/01978/26

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. 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.
– Risk Level: Serious risk

4. Consumer Action Required
The official measure taken is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this product should cease using it immediately. The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action such as returning the product to a physical store. The primary action is that the product is no longer available for sale via the online marketplace. Consumers should dispose of the product or contact the seller for further instructions, as the official remedy is not explicitly detailed for end-users in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Category of Measure: Other
– Date of Entry into Force: 30/04/2026
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The source data only indicates the removal of the online listing and does not provide details on a refund, replacement, or repair process for consumers who already own the product.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/01978/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099519
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Brand Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

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/01978/26).

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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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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