EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Scented wax "The Original Fragrance Melt" Scentchips® — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0341/12
Summary
null The product resembles confectionery, and both the shape and the sweet smell may result in confusion with foodstuffs. The products can be easily put into the mouth and swallowed. There is a risk of children, in particular, coming within reach of these small pieces and of their curiosity being aroused by the shape and smell.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to…
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Product
Scented wax "The Original Fragrance Melt" — Scentchips®
- Brand
- Scentchips®
- Batch number(s)
- 8 716516 118765, Item: 251991
- Category
- Other - -
- Brightly coloured pieces of paraffin wax in a variety of shapes. They resemble confectionery and have a markedly sweet and, in some cases, fruit-like smell.
What is the risk?
- null The product resembles confectionery, and both the shape and the sweet smell may result in confusion with foodstuffs. The products can be easily put into the mouth and swallowed. There is a risk of children, in particular, coming within reach of these small pieces and of their curiosity being aroused by the shape and smell.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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