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Decorative candles Hygge “Gyertya csokoládé ('Chocolate Candle')” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0319/15
Summary
null The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth. If these pieces are ingested by children they could cause occlusion of the digestive system. They could get stuck and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements…
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Product
- Decorative candles, which are similar to chocolates. Sizes: approx 4 x 3 cm (heart-shape) and 3 x 3 (cube) cm. Packaging: paper and transparent plastic box with ribbon.
What is the risk?
- null The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth. If these pieces are ingested by children they could cause occlusion of the digestive system. They could get stuck and obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 27/12/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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