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Tea light candle Maisen — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1486/18
Summary
The candle's container is destroyed as the candle burns which could lead to a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493.
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Product
Tea light candle — Maisen
- Brand
- Maisen
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Tea light candle available with five different fragrances – coffee, apple, lavender, ocean and rose.
What is the risk?
- The candle's container is destroyed as the candle burns which could lead to a risk of fire. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/08/2018
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