Candles
| Alert Number | 0373/08 |
| Brand | KAEMING |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Barcode | 8 717427 461650 |
| Model Number | Code 215512, |
| Published | 28 March 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow it, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.The product does not comply with Directive 87/357/EEC on 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 withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Food-imitating decorative candle in the shape of a cookie with raisins (approx. dimensions: diameter 4cm, height 1.5 cm). The candle is sold unpacked and comes with the following warning: “Warning! This is not for consumption!! Please keep away from children and animals”.