Candles - Bun-shaped candles with chocolate and berry fragrances, namely chocolate and bilberry; chocolate and blackberry; chocolate and strawberry
Candles - Bun-shaped candles with chocolate and berry fragrances, namely chocolate and bilberry; chocolate and blackberry; chocolate and strawberry was recalled on 2 November 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1133/07. Choking risk reported by Italy. 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.
| Alert Number | 1133/07 |
| Brand | Delicious Cake Scented Candle – Love Life Love Chocolate |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Article 111525, approximately 200 g |
| Published | 2 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
Round buns with a chocolate and berry fragrance, packaged individually in cardboard packets with plastic lids.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Candles - Bun-shaped candles with chocolate and berry fragrances, namely chocolate and bilberry; chocolate and blackberry; chocolate and strawberry.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.