Sparkle & Shimmer Christmas tree with baubles - tea light holder -

What is the danger

The product poses a risk of fire because: - the tea lights can set light to the baubles when the Christmas tree is in use, - the baubles are highly flammable, - the maximum temperature of the surface likely to be touched is 80°C, with the maximum limit being 65°C, - some of the baubles may melt and others may become discoloured. During tests, the baubles were ignited deliberately, they ignited after: gold: 19 seconds, red: 5 seconds, silver: 20 seconds, and burnt rapidly with flame heights which reached 110 mm. Three incidents reported.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

The product is a tea light holder in the shape of a Christmas tree. It is made of metal and comes in four colours: gold, silver, red and brown. The item has baubles hanging from a twisted wire around the main vertical frame which has six tea light holders attached to it and is topped by a star.

Brand

Salco

Model / type

75-0811 / 75S0811 / 75R0811 / 75B0811. Bar code: 5023313897094.