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Candles BMX “Unknown” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1205/13
Summary
null The flame height can be too high causing ignition of the wooden sticks and causing the candle to disintegrate.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
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Product
Candles — BMX
- Brand
- BMX
- Name / model
- Unknown · No. 23448933
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 9004181309710
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Interior candles, length 14 cm, in the shape of matches, with 7 cm long wooden sticks in the bottom. Packed in a white cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The flame height can be too high causing ignition of the wooden sticks and causing the candle to disintegrate.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 07/06/2013
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