Chocolate-scented candle
Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1851/10 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Model Number | references: gls cup w/coffee scent |
| Published | 17 December 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because this chocolate-scented candle (which can be smelt even when the candle is not lit) is decorated with imitation chocolate beans which can be mistaken for coffee-bean shaped chocolate. These imitation chocolate beans fall off and fit completely into the small parts cylinder. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Round, chocolate-scented candle in a glass pot. It is decorated with imitation chocolate beans.