Candles - SCENTED CANDLE
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These coffee-scented decorative candles are shaped and colored to resemble small chocolates, measuring approximately 3.6 cm in diameter and 2.1 cm in height, and are sold in boxes of six. The candles pose a choking hazard because children may mistake them for food and put them in their mouths, potentially cut them into pieces and swallow them, which could cause asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.
The product has been ordered withdrawn from the market by authorities. According to the recall record, an affected consumer should contact the relevant authorities or the retailer where the product was purchased, though the source does not specify a detailed remedy procedure.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of choking as, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, it may be mistaken for a foodstuff (chocolate). This may lead children to put it into their mouths, cut it into pieces and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. 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.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Food-imitating decorative coffee-scented candles in the shape of brown or white coloured small chocolates with brown or white topping (approximate dimensions: diameter 3.6 cm, height 2.1 cm), placed on a metallic base. The candles are packed in six pieces in a cardboard box (approx. dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 2.8 cm), decorated with images of coffee beans. The candles cannot be bought separately. Model: REF: 24551, Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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