Choking

Candle – coffee scented

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Case number
0329/08
Category
Other - Food-imitating products
Type / Model
EAN code: 7586998000466.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2008-03-14

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to their characteristic form, appearance, colour, size and smell, the candles may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The decorations resembling coffee beans and pieces of chocolate can be detached and pose a risk of choking if put into the mouth and swallowed. The product does 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

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

Candle in the shape of a cylinder (size 45x45x60 mm), brown, with coffee beans (size 8x6x3mm) attached on the bottom, aroma of coffee, packed in transparent PVC, closed with a string.