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RS Velas De Cumpleanos ('Birthday candles') decorative candles — choking risk (A12/0792/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJun 16, 2017
Photo from the official notice: RS Velas De Cumpleanos ('Birthday candles') decorative candles — choking risk (A12/0792/17)
Photo from the official notice: RS Velas De Cumpleanos ('Birthday candles') decorative candles — choking risk (A12/0792/17)
Photo from the official notice: RS Velas De Cumpleanos ('Birthday candles') decorative candles — choking risk (A12/0792/17)

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

Hazard

The candles, due to their 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, swallow or ingest them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the 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 — Importer (03/05/2017)

Product description

A set of 5 candles (birthday) in the shape of water melon pieces. Transparent plastic blister packaging with label.

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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