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Bright candle – coffee scented — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMar 14, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour, size and smell, the candles may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The decorations resembling coffee beans and pieces of chocolate can be detached and pose a risk of choking if put into the mouth and swallowed. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

Candle in the shape of a cylinder (size 45x45x60 mm), brown, with coffee beans (size 8x6x3mm) attached on the bottom, aroma of coffee, packed in transparent PVC, closed with a string.

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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