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COFFEE candles - scented candle — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingApr 3, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking as, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, it may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate). This may lead children to put it into their mouths, cut it into pieces and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. 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

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Food-imitating decorative coffee-scented candles in the shape of brown or white coloured small chocolates with brown or white topping (approximate dimensions: diameter 3.6 cm, height 2.1 cm), placed on a metallic base. The candles are packed in six pieces in a cardboard box (approx. dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 2.8 cm), decorated with images of coffee beans. The candles cannot be bought separately.

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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