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Choking Other - - Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Unknown
Alert NumberA12/0781/13
BrandJumbo
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberZC94-1
Published28 June 2013

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size (sliced tangerine), it may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put pieces in their 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 13/06/2013

Product Description

A candle in the form of a tangerine sliced into two halves – the consumer packaging consists of 6 candles. On the packaging there is a label with the following information: “Importer for Bulgaria: Jumbo". The label does not contain any information about the producer.

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