Scented candles - Love life – Love chocolate

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Scented candles - Love life – Love chocolate
Alert Number0415/09
BrandUnknown
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryDenmark
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberUnknown
Published27 March 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to their appearance and smell, the candles are realistic imitations of chocolate or chocolate buns. The product can be put in the mouth and pieces of the candle can be bitten and swallowed. This product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC concerning 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 by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Eight candles in a cardboard box covered with a plastic transparent film. Each candle looks and smells like chocolate. The card box also contains one bowl made of porcelain. The approximate dimensions of the candle: 47 mm x 42 mm x 36 mm.

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