Decorative candles
| Alert Number | 0160/09 |
| Brand | Inart |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 5 204116 274118 |
| Model Number | Item. No.: T-4832, |
| Published | 6 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (small tarts). This may lead children to put it in their mouth, cut it into pieces 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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Food-imitating decorative candles in the shape of small tarts with various fruits or pieces of fruits on top (approx. dimensions: diameter 4.5 cm, height 4.5 cm). The candles are packed in nine pieces in a transparent box (approximate dimensions: 14 cm x 14 cm x 5 cm), with a cardboard brown coloured base and a decorative brown bow. The candles cannot be bought separately.