Patisserie-shaped candle
Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1175/10 |
| Brand | SIL |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | CD 2947/SIL PLC BO1/06 EN 87 PGUK |
| Published | 6 August 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because it could be mistaken for a real blackberry tart: the artificial blackberries can be easily detached and could be swallowed by children. 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 withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Blackberry-scented candle in the form of a patisserie (blackberry tart).