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Hygge Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle') decorative candles — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesMar 13, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Hygge Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle') decorative candles — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Hygge Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle') decorative candles — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Hygge Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle') decorative candles — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Hygge Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle') decorative candles — choking & injuries risk

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

Hazard

The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth. If these pieces are ingested by children they could cause occlusion of the digestive system. They could get stuck and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (27/12/2014)

Product description

Decorative candles, which are similar to chocolates. Sizes: approx 4 x 3 cm (heart-shape) and 3 x 3 (cube) cm. Packaging: paper and transparent plastic box with ribbon.

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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