Decorative candle
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
New Wish studio decorative candles designed to look like strawberries, apples, and lemons have been recalled due to safety hazards. The candles resemble food items and are available in multiple forms including individual strawberries, strawberries in cans or baskets, apples in boxes, and lemons. The recalled item numbers are МН74, МН75, МН76, МН77, МН78, МН79, МН91, and МН92. The products do not comply with European safety requirements for food-imitating items.
The candles pose two specific dangers: children may mistake them for real food and consume them, and small parts can easily detach and create a choking hazard. The product was ordered withdrawn from the market, effective May 4, 2016. The source does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have purchased these candles.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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 of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/05/2016
Food-imitating candles in various forms:1) strawberry – large, with flowers, 2 pieces per box 2) strawberries in cans, 6 pieces per box 3) strawberries in basket 4) strawberries with leaves and flowers, in a pot, 7 pieces 5) large red apple 6) apple, 2 pieces per box 7) lemon, 3 pieces Model: 1) Item № МН74;2) Item № МН75;3) Item № МН76;4) Item № МН77;5) Item № МН78;6) Item № МН79;7) Item № МН91;8) Item № МН92 Notifying country: Bulgaria
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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