Candles in the form of fruit — choking risk

Hazard

This product poses a serious risk of choking because it may mislead consumers since, given their shape, colour, appearance and size, consumers and particularly children may confuse them for food. If a consumer were to try and eat one of these candles, he might choke or his digestive tract might become blocked.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Candles in the form of different fruits: apples, oranges, lemons and peaches. They are packed in rigid transparent plastic boxes, each of which holds two candles. The label presents the following data: the importer's name, CE marking, reference, bar code and Made in China.