Novelty lighter Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Information Record
Database: EU Safety Gate
Record ID: SR/01978/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data entry force date of 30/04/2026.

1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, Germany, has reported a recall for a product identified as a “Novelty lighter” with the name “toilet / Toilette”. The recall was initiated due to the product posing a risk of burns and fire. The specific risk identified is that the product is appealing to children due to its shape and colour, which could lead to them playing with it and suffering burns or causing a fire. The product is also noted as not complying with the General Product Safety Regulation and the European standard EN 13869. The notified measure is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace.

2. Affected Products
– Product Category: Lighters
– Product Name: Novelty lighter (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.
– Description: A toilet-shaped refillable lighter with a built-in ashtray.
– Country of Origin: United Kingdom
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/01978/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Burns, Fire
– Level of Risk: Serious risk
– 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 source data specifies the measure taken by the economic operator. The specific action required for consumers who have purchased this product is not explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert (reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099519) for any further instructions or contact the seller.

5. Official Remedy
– Type of Measure: Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.
– Category of Measure: Other
– Type of Economic Operator Taking Measure: Other
– Date of Entry into Force: 30/04/2026
– Remedy for Consumers: Not specified in the recall notice. The official action recorded is the removal of the product listing from the online marketplace. No specific remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is detailed in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Official Recall Source: EU Safety Gate
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099519
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying Country Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers in Germany should contact their national consumer protection authority for further information.

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