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KSD scented candles — choking risk (0413/09)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMar 27, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour, size and smell, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate muffin). This may lead children or visually-disabled persons to put it in their mouth, bite it and swallow pieces, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. This product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC concerning products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales by the importer — Other

Product description

A candle resembling a chocolate muffin with pink icing and 4 small sweets on the top. The candle smells like chocolate. The approximate dimensions of the candle are: 64 mm high and 75 mm wide.

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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