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Wax melt burner Kirkton House “Aldi Kirkton House Pumpkin Wax Melt Burner” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00133/22
Summary
The use of lit candles (large tea lights or scented candles) may result in flames exiting the front opening of the burner, igniting the over-heated molten wax. This can lead to surrounding furnishings catching fire and possible injury to a person. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 15494.
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Product
Wax melt burner — Kirkton House
- Brand
- Kirkton House
- Name / model
- Aldi Kirkton House Pumpkin Wax Melt Burner · Pumpkin Variant
- Barcode
- 4088600518978
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Ceramic wax burner pumpkin variation
- Recall information: https://www.aldi.ie/product-notices
What is the risk?
- The use of lit candles (large tea lights or scented candles) may result in flames exiting the front opening of the burner, igniting the over-heated molten wax. This can lead to surrounding furnishings catching fire and possible injury to a person. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 15494.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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