Scented candles

Choking Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Scented candles
Alert NumberA12/0954/13
BrandDelicious
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number1) Ref. 111530 , 2) Ref. 111525
Published2 August 2013

Risk Description

null The products pose a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put them in the mouth, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/05/2013

Product Description

1) Decorative candle in the shape of a chocolate truffle, sold in a clear plastic bag tied with a brown ribbon. 2) Decorative candle in the shape of a chocolate cake topped with cream and blackberries, packaged in a box with a cardboard base and a clear plastic cover, tied around with a brown ribb

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