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Gas lamp

Serious risk Chemical, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 5 Jun 2008In the weekly report of 6 Jun 2008 (week 22, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Gas lamp
Brand
Unknown
Type / model
L-200, L-202, L-203, L-205
Description
Gas lamp with blue housing. Height approx. 25.5 cm. Diameter approx. 10 cm.
Risk
The product poses :- a chemical risk because its mantle contains thorium. The mantles become "crumbly" with use, i.e. they fall apart upon contact. As a result, dust containing thorium can be absorbed into the body through inhalation or ingestion, meaning that radioactive substances may be incorporated into the body causing damage to health.- a risk of injuries because the metal sheets have very sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Directive 90/396/EEC on appliances burning gaseous fuels.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
Greece
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0594/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0594/08Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0594/08Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0594/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0594/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-22 (XML)
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