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Candle H&S Collection “Let it snow” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0235/19
Summary
Due to its shape, the candle is not sufficiently stable and falls over too easily. As a consequence, it could ignite flammable material and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 15493.
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Product
Candle — H&S Collection
- Brand
- H&S Collection
- Name / model
- Let it snow · Xmas Tree 16 cm pillar candle
- Batch number(s)
- 8719202753615
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Pillar candle in the shape of a Christmas tree, sold individually in a cellophane wrapper. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- Due to its shape, the candle is not sufficiently stable and falls over too easily. As a consequence, it could ignite flammable material and cause a 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/01/2019
- 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: 15/01/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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