Candles
| Alert Number | 1548/08 |
| Brand | ΚΗΙΑΜ |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 8 431175 059074 |
| Model Number | REF: 05907, |
| Published | 9 January 2009 |
Risk Description
Due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate). This may lead children to put it in their mouth, cut it into pieces and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Food-imitating decorative candles on a metallic base, in the form of small chocolates with white or brown topping (approximate dimensions: diameter 4 cm, height 4 cm). 6 candles packed inside a transparent box with a cardboard base (approximate dimensions: 13 cm x 8.5 cm x 5 cm), containing warnings in Spanish and details about the manufacturer and the product. The candles cannot be bought separately.