Pastry candle · Candles

The product poses a risk of choking and injuries as, due to its appearance, it may be confused with food, especially by children. Small parts can be detached and may be swallowed by children, posing a risk of choking or blockage of the digestive system. The product does not comply with Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Published: 19 June 2009
Notifying authority: Hungary
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0810/09
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5998042578555

Classification

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

Product description

Nine candles in various forms imitating pastries. The candles are packed in paper box with a transparent lid and tied with a ribbon. Dimension: 180 mm x 180 mm.