Decorative candles
Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1455/10 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1. Candle-praline Kerze (3 shapes): EAN 4020837806947; 2. Candles-praline set (2 pieces) Le Chocolat Grand Chocolat scented candles: EAN 4020837909136; 3. Candles-praline set (4 pieces): EAN 4020837808309 4. Candles-praline set (6 pieces): EAN 4020837780636 |
| Published | 1 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because they can be mistaken for a foodstuff (cake) and detachable parts (for example a coffee bean, a walnut) can be swallowed.The products do 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 withdrawal from the market and destruction of the products by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Candles having the form of a cake and a praline scent.