Six tea light candles with coloured flames
| Alert Number | A12/0833/17 |
| Brand | Northern Light Candle |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 June 2017 |
Risk Description
null The flames coming from the candles are too high and may ignite flammable material close to the candle. Moreover, the wicks have a long afterglow, possible causing fire if getting in contact with flammable material. Also, the candles produce high temperatures and may cause a candle holder to break, which could cause a fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/06/2017Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/06/2017Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 05/06/2017
Product Description
Six tea light candles in a cardboard package