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Decorative candle Bomb Cosmetics “Rhubarb Rave” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00646/20
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts (the decorative parts on top) can be easily detached from the candle. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food imitating products Directive.
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Product
Decorative candle — Bomb Cosmetics
- Brand
- Bomb Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Rhubarb Rave · Ref. 928
- Barcode
- 5037028253052
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Candle in a transparent glass, imitating whipped cream and topped with decorations resembling small sweets.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts (the decorative parts on top) can be easily detached from the candle. This may lead children to put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food imitating products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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