Fire Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0671/05 |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 December 2005 |
Risk Description
The candle exhibits unsafe burning characteristics and poses a potential fire risk. The containers get excessively hot, heavy clubbing and the formation of secondary wicks causing overheating resulted in the flare up of molten wax. Fire in complainant’s home - Burnt coffee table.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall of the product by the importer and the retailer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Pernod Ricard candle - a mini tin box containing a gel candle with gel around the wick.