Candles - Ice Cream Candle
Candles - Ice Cream Candle was recalled on 27 March 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0412/09. Choking risk reported by Denmark. The product poses a risk of choking because, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate ice-cream).
| Alert Number | 0412/09 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 27 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate ice-cream). This may lead children or visually-disabled persons to put it in their mouth, bite it and swallow pieces, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The candle looks like four scoops of chocolate ice-cream in a chocolate sauce. The candle is placed in a glass bowl and smells like chocolate. The approximate dimensions for the candle in bowl are: 70 mm high and 90 mm wide. One chocolate scoop is 36 mm in diameter.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Candles - Ice Cream Candle.
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.