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Christmas candle Duni — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04045/25
Summary
Due to its shape, the candle is not sufficiently stable and can easily tip and fall over. As a consequence, it could ignite flammable material and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 15493.
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Product
Christmas candle — Duni
- Brand
- Duni
- Name / model
- 207851
- Barcode
- 7321012078515
- Category
- Decorative articles
- White pilar Christmas calendar candle with golden numbers and snowflakes on it.
What is the risk?
- Due to its shape, the candle is not sufficiently stable and can easily tip and fall over. As a consequence, it could ignite flammable material and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 15493.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 31/10/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 31/10/2025
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