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Scented wax "The Original Fragrance Melt" – Scentchips

Serious risk Choking

Published by Safety Gate 21 Feb 2012In the weekly report of 2 Mar 2012 (week 9, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Scented wax "The Original Fragrance Melt"
Brand
Scentchips
Brand as notified
Scentchips®
Batch
8 716516 118765, Item: 251991
Barcode
8716516118765
Description
Brightly coloured pieces of paraffin wax in a variety of shapes. They resemble confectionery and have a markedly sweet and, in some cases, fruit-like smell.
Risk
null The product resembles confectionery, and both the shape and the sweet smell may result in confusion with foodstuffs. The products can be easily put into the mouth and swallowed. There is a risk of children, in particular, coming within reach of these small pieces and of their curiosity being aroused by the shape and smell.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.
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0341/12
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0341/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-009 (XML)
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