Candles
Candles was recalled on 21 March 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0346/08. 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.
| Alert Number | 0346/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | 1) Candle red apples - code: 105760, EAN code: 85850264084882) Candle green apples code: 105750, EAN code: 8585026408471- 3) Candle yellow lemons - code:105720, EAN code: 8585026408464 |
| Published | 21 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 mouth 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 ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
1) Candles in a form of red apple, size about 3 cm, packed per 10 pieces in a bucket (diameter about 9 cm), marking in the bottom of the bucket. 2) Candles in a form of green apple, size about 3 cm, packed per 10 pieces in a bucket (diameter about 9 cm), marking in the bottom of the bucket. 3) Candles in a form of yellow lemon, size about 3 cm, packed per 10 pieces in a bucket and a transparent foil, (diameter about 9 cm), marking in the bottom of the bucket.
🛑 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.