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Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Candles was recalled on 14 March 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0328/08. Choking risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of choking due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff.

Photo of recalled product: Candles
Alert Number0328/08
BrandROGITO®
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginUnknown
Model Numbertype: Candle collection 1937, Apple
Published14 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking 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 the 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is packed in a transparent plastic closed with a ribbon; a label is attached with the following data “Candle collection 1937, APPLE”. Despite the name of the product, the candle is in the shape of a lemon size 8cm (diameter) x 5cm (height).

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Candles.

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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