Sparkle & Shimmer Christmas tree with baubles - tea light holder -
| Alert Number | 1262/08 |
| Brand | Salco |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 75-0811 / 75S0811 / 75R0811 / 75B0811. Bar code: 5023313897094. |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because:- the tea lights can set light to the baubles when the Christmas tree is in use,- the baubles are highly flammable,- the maximum temperature of the surface likely to be touched is 80°C, with the maximum limit being 65°C,- some of the baubles may melt and others may become discoloured. During tests, the baubles were ignited deliberately, they ignited after: gold: 19 seconds, red: 5 seconds, silver: 20 seconds, and burnt rapidly with flame heights which reached 110 mm.Three incidents reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The product is a tea light holder in the shape of a Christmas tree. It is made of metal and comes in four colours: gold, silver, red and brown. The item has baubles hanging from a twisted wire around the main vertical frame which has six tea light holders attached to it and is topped by a star.