Candles – Scented Candle
| Alert Number | 0256/08 |
| Brand | Love life – love |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Bar Code 4007698137717, Model 13771. |
| Published | 1 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 them in their mouths and swallow them, 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 the prevention of risk resulting from the use of certain products designed to resemble foodstuffs.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Bun-shaped candles with a chocolate and cream fragrance. Four candles in a cardboard packet with a plastic lid.