Fire, Injuries Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0552/05 |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Published | 21 October 2005 |
Risk Description
Risk of fire and injury. Risk of fire due to unexpected bursting into flames also outside the pot. A candle exudes wax through the pot and in the final stage of burning the candle flare up over its entire surface and outside the terracotta pot. Flames sometimes reach 80 cm.1 accident reported – no damage was caused to people or property.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Candle products "Mosquito repellent candle - Spaas Citronella; outdoor blaze in terracotta pot containing citronella oil Type/model: Order Spaas: 78397-04.02.2005