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Candle — choking risk (INFO/0063/19)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChokingMay 31, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Candle — choking risk (INFO/0063/19)
Photo from the official notice: Candle — choking risk (INFO/0063/19)

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

Hazard

Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. A small part can be easily detached or bitten off the candle. This may lead children to put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the food imitating products directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (03/04/2019)

Product description

A candle in the shape of a halved egg. In the middle of the egg, a wick is placed in the egg yolk to ignite. It is sold separately, without packaging.

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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