Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 03, 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/01629/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Novelty lighter |
| Brand | Novelty |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/01629/26 |
| Hazard | Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
RECALL INFORMATION RECORD – EU SAFETY GATE DATABASE
Case Number: SR/01629/26
Date of Record: Based on EU Safety Gate alert
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1. Recall Summary
A voluntary recall has been issued for a novelty lighter shaped like the cartoon character “Pokemon Glumanda” (also referred to as “Charmanda”). The product was sold through an online marketplace and is subject to a removal of the product listing by that marketplace. The recall was initiated by an economic operator in Germany. The product is classified as a “Serious risk” under EU Safety Gate criteria. The recall action took effect on 30 April 2026.
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2. Affected Products
– Product type: Novelty lighter
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Product name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/type number: “Glumanda / Charmanda”
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Lighter representing the cartoon character Pokemon Glumanda.
– Country of origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying country: Germany
The product is categorized under “Lighters” in the EU Safety Gate system.
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3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data:
– Risk type: Burns, Fire
– Danger description: 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 European standard EN 13869.
No additional hazards, injuries, or incidents are reported in the source data.
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4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following action:
– Measure taken: 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 online listing. Consumers should refer to the online marketplace where the product was purchased for further guidance.
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5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the source data, is:
– Type of measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Category of measure: Other (not a refund, replacement, or repair specified in the source data).
No refund, replacement, or repair program is explicitly described in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the seller or the online marketplace for information on any available remedy.
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6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099078
– Notifying country: Germany
– Country of origin: United Kingdom
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
No direct consumer contact phone number, email address, or physical address is provided in the source data. Consumers seeking further information should contact the online marketplace where the product was listed or the German national consumer safety authority.
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Disclaimer: This record is compiled solely from the EU Safety Gate data provided. No independent testing, verification, or analysis has been performed. All information is reproduced as stated in the official 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/01629/26).
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.