Candles in the form of fruit
| Alert Number | 0772/07 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref: 166583, Bar code: 166586001665 |
| Published | 10 August 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. If a consumer were to try and eat one of these candles, he might choke or his digestive tract might become blocked.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Candles in the form of different fruits: apples, oranges, lemons and peaches. They are packed in rigid transparent plastic boxes, each of which holds two candles. The label presents the following data: the importer's name, CE marking, reference, bar code and Made in China.