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Candle Balmuir “Velvet pilar candle” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0052/18
Summary
The edge of the candle can ignite and continue to burn during use. This may cause burns or fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
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Product
Candle — Balmuir
- Brand
- Balmuir
- Name / model
- Velvet pilar candle · Product number: 113077530
- Batch number(s)
- 6438232132253
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Candle in champagne colour, 8 x 15 cm. Packed in a transparent plastic box with a gift wrap.
What is the risk?
- The edge of the candle can ignite and continue to burn during use. This may cause burns or fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/05/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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