Choking

Candles

Broste
Candles
Case number
0255/08
Category
Other - Food-imitating products
Type / Model
Code 15135167,
Barcode
2 008171 001442.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2008-03-01

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour, and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (gingerbread cookies). This may lead children to put them in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. The candle can easily break, creating small parts that fit within the small parts cylinder.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Food-imitating decorative candle consisting of 5 brown gingerbread star-shaped cookies with a wick in the middle that keeps them all together (approx. dimensions: 6x6x4cm). The candle is packed in a transparent white bag.
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