SIL · Patisserie-shaped candle

The product poses a risk of choking because it could be mistaken for a real blackberry tart: the artificial blackberries can be easily detached and could be swallowed by children. 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: 06 August 2010
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

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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: 1175/10
Model: CD 2947/SIL PLC BO1/06 EN 87 PGUK

Classification

Category: Other - Food-imitating products
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Blackberry-scented candle in the form of a patisserie (blackberry tart).