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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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September 9, 2008
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Safety
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Warning issued on unsafe lanterns
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toy lanterns found unsafe
Dangerous duo: These two toy lanterns have been declared unsafe by the Customs & Excise Department.

 

Consumers should exercise care when choosing toy lanterns and light sticks for children as two out of 12 lanterns have been found to be unsafe.

 

The Customs & Excise Department conducted 132 spot checks on retailers and sent 12 battery-operated toy lanterns and a light stick to the Government Laboratory for safety tests.