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Candle Cromus Festas “Velas 2D Flamingo” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00001/21
Summary
The outer layers of the candles can ignite during use. The wick of the candle can fall and lit the outer layer of adjacent (already extinguished) candle, which can result in fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 15493.
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Product
Candle — Cromus Festas
- Brand
- Cromus Festas
- Name / model
- Velas 2D Flamingo
- Barcode
- 7909107973138
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Set of cake-shaped candles including 3 golden pineapple-shaped candles and 2 pink flamingo-shaped candles.
What is the risk?
- The outer layers of the candles can ignite during use. The wick of the candle can fall and lit the outer layer of adjacent (already extinguished) candle, which can result in 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: 04/11/2020
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