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Oil lamps - Classic Kerosene Lamp — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 16, 2009

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because: - in the oil lamp KL-4 COLORS the wick guard does not prevent access to the wick by small children; - in the lamp L-888 HG the following irregularities were detected: - the wick cover comes loose while being lifted or rotated at 180°, so part of the lamp may be broken or fractured, - the wick guard does not prevent access to the wick by small children as it can be easily opened in one movement, - the lamp is not leak-proof. This could lead small children to drink out of unsecured oil lamps.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14059.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Both lamps are made of glass with a glass container and a wick holder made of metal. The wick has a metal cover.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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