Is cookut — bougies spéciales pour raclette et fondues recalled? — Product safety alert in France (Nov 2023)

cookut — bougies spéciales pour raclette et fondues

en cas d'utilisation non conforme à la notice et non habituelle dans le cadre d'une raclette (3 bougies allumées longuement sans surveillance), la cire d'une bougie peut s'enflammer, sans risque réel de propagation en dehors de l'appareil.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source

These special raclette and fondue candles can pose a fire hazard if used incorrectly, such as leaving three lit candles unattended for too long, causing the wax to ignite. Only candles in gold-colored containers are affected. If misused, stop using the product immediately and contact the place of purchase.

Barcode (GTIN): 3760341303136 3760341304300 3760341304317

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1024 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

116 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are special wax candles sold for raclette and fondue pots. Only the gold-coloured ones are involved.

What's happening? If you leave three candles burning too long without watching, the wax can catch fire. The flames stay inside the pot and do not spread.

Does this affect me? If you own gold-coloured cookut candles for raclette or fondue, stop using them right away.

What should I do? Stop using the gold-coloured candles. Return them to the shop where you bought them.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

cookut

Agency-published detail

Type: maison-habitat · Category: matériel de cuisine (sauf électroménager) · Hazard: incendie · GTIN: 3760341303136, 3760341304300, 3760341304317 · en cas d'utilisation non conforme à la notice et non habituelle dans le cadre d'une raclette (3 bougies allumées longuement sans surveillance), la cire d'une bougie peut s'enflammer, sans risque réel de propagation en dehors de l'appareil. · seules les bougies dans un contenant doré sont concernées.¤risque de feu de la cire d'une bougie en cas d'usage anormalement long de l'appareil sans s'en servir normalement. ¤ · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · contacter le point de vente

First published

November 23, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13026/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

cookut — bougies spéciales pour raclette et fondues. These special raclette and fondue candles can pose a fire hazard if used incorrectly, such as leaving three lit candles unattended for too long, causing the wax to ignite. Only candles in gold-colored containers are affected. If misused, stop using the product immediately and con...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on November 23, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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