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Candles - Bun-shapped candles with a chocolate and cream fragance

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Candles - Bun-shapped candles with a chocolate and cream fragance was recalled on 19 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1075/07. Choking risk reported by Italy. This product poses a risk of choking because it can easily be confused for a foodstuff and thus constitutes a choking risk, particularly for children.

Photo of recalled product: Candles - Bun-shapped candles with a chocolate and cream fragance
Alert Number1075/07
BrandScented Candle – LOVE LIFE LOVE CHOCOLATE
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArticle 111531, approx. 200g
Published19 October 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of choking because it can easily be confused for a foodstuff and thus constitutes a choking risk, particularly for children.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 candles with a chocolate and cream fragrance. Three candles in a cardboard packet with a plastic lid or single candles in small plastic bags.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Candles - Bun-shapped candles with a chocolate and cream fragance.

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.

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