Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Lithuania
Published 27 Oct 2026
SR/03055/26
Candle withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Candle) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Red decorative candle with sweet scent in the shape of a strawberry, size: approximately 35 x 40 mm, and resembles a real strawberry in terms of its fragrance, colour, appearance, and shape.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Decorative articles
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The candle has small parts (candle wick and metal holder). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Lithuania
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03055/26
View official notice ↗
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