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Novelty lighter — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-02 · China-origin

Hazard: Burns, Electric shock, FireOrigin: China

Novelty lighter Burns, Electric shock, Fire

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-02
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	80827; 8538249808276
Category	Lighters
Hazard	Burns, Electric shock, Fire
Hazard description	Due to its shape, the lighter is appealing to children. They could play with it and suffer burns or cause a fire. Additionally, the electric shock pulse generates an electrical hazard which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable groups, young children, or individuals with medical implants. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13869.
Remedy	Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/09/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/09/2026
Recall number	SR/02711/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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