Broste · Candles

The product poses a risk of choking because, due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour, and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (gingerbread cookies). This may lead children to put them in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. The candle can easily break, creating small parts that fit within the small parts cylinder.

Published: 01 March 2008
Notifying authority: Greece
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0255/08
Model: Code 15135167,
Check-digit validated barcodes: 2008171001442

Classification

Category: Other - Food-imitating products
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Food-imitating decorative candle consisting of 5 brown gingerbread star-shaped cookies with a wick in the middle that keeps them all together (approx. dimensions: 6x6x4cm). The candle is packed in a transparent white bag.