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Candle - Coffeetime, Cappuccino — burns & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsChokingFireOct 23, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of:- burns and fire because the imitation coffee beans can catch fire;- choking because the imitation coffee beans detach with little force and may be mistaken as food items by children and swallowed.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493 or the Directive 87/357/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

A candle inside a beige and brown coffee cup which is on a saucer. The words “Coffeetime” and “Cappuccino” are printed on the side of the cup and on the saucer. The candle is in the form of a frothy drink decorated with coffee beans and dark wax resembling chocolate on the top. Product is packed in transparent plastic packaging with a brown ribbon

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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