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Decorative articles — fire risk (0600/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireNov 25, 2005

Hazard

The problem posed by these kits resulted from a translation error of the length of time, which should be 2 minutes than 8 minutes. Following the instructions the bowl containing the paraffin granules should be heated in a microwave oven at high power for 8 minutes while the contents of the bowl catches fire after 5 minutes of heating.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from distribution — Other

Product description

Candle making kit 'L’Art de Créer'. Type/number of model: Batch No 0705, Bar code 3 491 951 804 262.Description: Cardboard box (38 x 31.5 x 5 cm) closed by a transparent plastic lid. This box contains a selection of items needed to make candles: 1 bowl, 1 small bag of paraffin granules, 4 moulds, 1 small bag of wicks, 1 pair of gloves, scents, 4 tools, and glitter.

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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