| Alert Number | 0600/05 |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 25 November 2005 |
Risk Description
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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from distribution.Date of entry into force: Unknown
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.