Candles - Bun-shaped candles

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Candles - Bun-shaped candles
Alert Number1134/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArticle 111530
Published2 November 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of choking because it may mislead consumers since, given their shape, colour, appearance and size, consumers and particularly children may confuse them for food.This product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC concerning 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): Sales ban ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Bun-shaped candle with a chocolate fragrance. Individually packaged in small transparent plastic bags with brown ribbons. External diameter of 5.5-6 cm, with imitation icing, white and brown chocolate and grains of sugar.

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