Garden oil lamps
Chemical Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0764/08 |
| Brand | HPI |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: Casa Nova Logo, Article No: 121826, 121827, 121828, EAN 4041103116447 |
| Published | 18 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because:- the garden torches are not fitted with a wick guard to prevent small children from putting the wick in their mouths and ingesting lamp oil,- the filler cap on the garden torch is not child-proof, i.e. the filler openings, including the wick holder, should normally require two independent movements in order to be opened (a bayonet joint),- the exposed gasket between the oil reservoir and the wick holder contains asbestos.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Stainless steel oil lamps with a diameter of between 9-20 cm.