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Gel candle “BOUGiE - bougie fruitée” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1882/14
Summary
null Whilst the candle is burning, the glass jar may crack, causing the burning gel to spill. If the candle fire spreads, it could cause burns.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
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Product
Gel candle
- Name / model
- BOUGiE - bougie fruitée · BO 4512, Models: Kiwi and Pomme
- Batch number(s)
- 3561862545124
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Gel candle in glass jar with a cardboard cover.
What is the risk?
- null Whilst the candle is burning, the glass jar may crack, causing the burning gel to spill. If the candle fire spreads, it could cause burns.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2014
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