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Decorative candle New Wish studio — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0772/16
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
Decorative candle — New Wish studio
- Brand
- New Wish studio
- Name / model
- 1) Item № МН74;2) Item № МН75;3) Item № МН76;4) Item № МН77;5) Item № МН78;6) Item № МН79;7) Item № МН91;8) Item № МН92
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Food-imitating candles in various forms:1) strawberry – large, with flowers, 2 pieces per box 2) strawberries in cans, 6 pieces per box 3) strawberries in basket 4) strawberries with leaves and flowers, in a pot, 7 pieces 5) large red apple 6) apple, 2 pieces per box 7) lemon, 3 pieces
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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: 04/05/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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