Unknown · Decorative candles

The products pose a risk of choking because they can be mistaken for a foodstuff (cake) and detachable parts (for example a coffee bean, a walnut) can be swallowed. The products do 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: 01 October 2010
Notifying authority: Latvia
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 and destruction of the products by the distributor.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1455/10
Model: 1. Candle-praline Kerze (3 shapes): EAN 4020837806947; 2. Candles-praline set (2 pieces) Le Chocolat Grand Chocolat scented candles: EAN 4020837909136; 3. Candles-praline set (4 pieces): EAN 4020837808309 4. Candles-praline set (6 pieces): EAN 4020837780636
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4020837780636 · 4020837806947 · 4020837909136

Classification

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

Product description

Candles having the form of a cake and a praline scent.