Cake candle

Choking Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Cake candle
Alert NumberA12/1069/14
BrandHygge
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCK008
Published11 July 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put pieces in their mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/05/2014Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/05/2014

Product Description

Candle in the shape of a little brown cake. The cake is attached to a paper tray with the inscription “cake candle” and packed in a transparent plastic box. On the bottom of the package is a label with the following information: brand, safety warnings, importer, EAN code.

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