Candle – coffee scented
| Alert Number | 0329/08 |
| Brand | Bright |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | EAN code: 7586998000466. |
| Published | 14 March 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour, size and smell, the candles may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The decorations resembling coffee beans and pieces of chocolate can be detached and pose a risk of choking if put into the mouth and swallowed. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Candle in the shape of a cylinder (size 45x45x60 mm), brown, with coffee beans (size 8x6x3mm) attached on the bottom, aroma of coffee, packed in transparent PVC, closed with a string.