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FARMER'S MARKET candles "yankee candle - tarts wax potpourri" — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingDec 12, 2008

Hazard

The products pose a risk of choking because, due to their form, appearance, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put the product in their mouths, suck or ingest them. As the small parts may be easily detached, the products pose the risk of choking or perforation or obstruction of the digestive tract. The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

A package made of card and plastic containing three small, scented wax candles imitating food (fruit tarts). Dimensions: approx. 30 mm x Ø60 mm

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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