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Decorative candles — choking risk (INFO/00079/22)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChokingApr 8, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Decorative candles — choking risk (INFO/00079/22)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Due to their characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The product has small parts (the decorative parts on top) that can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive nor with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (22/03/2022)

Product description

Two decorative candles imitating a piece of cake (chocolate cake with purple icing and chocolate heart decoration) and a muffin (chocolate with purple glaze)

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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