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Candle - Coffeetime, Cappuccino
24-Oct-2009

Details

Brand: Unknown
Type/number of model: 205785

Description: A candle inside a beige and brown coffee cup which is on a saucer. The words “Coffeetime” and “Cappuccino” are printed on the side of the cup and on the saucer. The candle is in the form of a frothy drink decorated with coffee beans and dark wax resembling chocolate on the top. Product is packed in transparent plastic packaging with a brown ribbon

Country of origin: China

Danger

Burns, fire and choking
The product poses a risk of: - burns and fire because the imitation coffee beans can catch fire; - choking because the imitation coffee beans detach with little force and may be mistaken as food items by children and swallowed.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 15493 or the Directive 87/357/EEC.

Action Taken

Import rejected by the customs authorities.

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The Next Step...

If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

Source: European Commission RAPEX (19-1368-09)
Category: Decorative articles
On: 24-Oct-2009

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