Unknown · Candles

The product poses a risk of choking as, due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow it, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract. 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.

Published: 20 June 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: 0660/08
Model: Code SK 52700,
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5201433667777

Classification

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

Product description

Food-imitating decorative candle in the shape of a triangular brown-coloured small chocolate (approx. dimensions: side 6cm, height 4 cm). The candle is sold wrapped in a colourless transparent bag. The packaging includes an attractive brown ribbon and comes with warnings and instructions for use in Greek and English.