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Candles BOLSIUS “Stundenbrenner Nr. 40 ('Candles with a duration of 40 hours ')” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0807/16
Summary
null The containers for the candles are made of flammable material and may catch fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15494.
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Product
Candles — BOLSIUS
- Brand
- BOLSIUS
- Name / model
- Stundenbrenner Nr. 40 ('Candles with a duration of 40 hours ') · 160697
- Batch number(s)
- 8717847024275
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Set of 4 candles with a burning duration of 40 hours each, in red plastic containers. Packaging: transparent cellophane bag.
What is the risk?
- null The containers for the candles are made of flammable material and may catch fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15494.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2016
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