Decorative candles

Trend · Unknown

OtherChoking

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Croatia

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Requirements breached

The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, it may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can be easily detached from the product and this may lead children to put them in the mouth, swallow, suck or ingest them, which could entail the risk of choking. 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.

Measures taken

Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 9 October 2013
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 9 October 2013

Product

Description: Decorative candles in the shape and colour of fruit (orange and apple). A label is attached on the candle with the inscription "Trend" and a picture of the sun.
Category: -
Brand: Trend
Model / type: N° :10139165, N° :10140253, N° : 0140277 and N° :10139189.
Batch: 9004181144189, 9004181185359, 9004181185366 and 900418184772.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/2018/13 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2014-001
Published: 23 December 2013
Corrigendum: Information note: this report contains also notifications validated in the end of 2013.