Candles "Yankee Candle - Tarts Wax Potpourri"

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Candles "Yankee Candle - Tarts Wax Potpourri"
Alert Number1453/08
BrandFARMER'S MARKET
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginGuatemala
Barcode6090325409202. Fruit cocktail: batch code: 1936B29, barcode: 6090325409133. Peach & Sweet Berries: batch code: 2366B23, barcode: 609032540937
Model Number1. Cinnamon Apple Berry: batch code: 2366B23,
Published12 December 2008

Risk Description

The products pose a risk of choking because, due to their form, appearance, colour and size, the products may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put the product in their mouths, suck or ingest them. As the small parts may be easily detached, the products pose the risk of choking or perforation or obstruction of the digestive tract. The products do not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than what 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): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A package made of card and plastic containing three small, scented wax candles imitating food (fruit tarts). Dimensions: approx. 30 mm x Ø60 mm

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