Choking, Injuries

Decorative candles

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Case number
A12/0319/15
Category
Other - -
Type / Model
1) 1522) 171
Batch
1) 69990321601002) 6999032160094
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇭🇺 Hungary
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2015-03-13

⚠️ Risk

null The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth. If these pieces are ingested by children they could cause occlusion of the digestive system. They could get stuck and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures

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: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/12/2014

Decorative candles, which are similar to chocolates. Sizes: approx 4 x 3 cm (heart-shape) and 3 x 3 (cube) cm. Packaging: paper and transparent plastic box with ribbon.
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