Candles "Yankee Candle - Tarts Wax Potpourri"
| Alert Number | 1453/08 |
| Brand | FARMER'S MARKET |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | Guatemala |
| Barcode | 6090325409202. Fruit cocktail: batch code: 1936B29, barcode: 6090325409133. Peach & Sweet Berries: batch code: 2366B23, barcode: 609032540937 |
| Model Number | 1. Cinnamon Apple Berry: batch code: 2366B23, |
| Published | 12 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