Candles - Boszorkany Konyha
Choking, Injuries Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0539/10 |
| Brand | Klaner |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Published | 19 March 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking and injuries as, due to its appearance, the candle can be confused with a foodstuff, especially by children. If they put it into the mouth they may bite small elements from it and, if small parts are ingested, it could lead to choking or obstruction of the digestive system. 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 from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Candle imitating a lemon (100% stearin).