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🧸 Product FI June 23, 2017

Northern Light Candle — Six tea light candles with coloured flames

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Northern Light Candle — Six tea light candles with coloured flames
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The flames coming from the candles are too high and may ignite flammable material close to the candle. Moreover, the wicks have a long afterglow, possible causing fire if getting in contact with flammable material. Also,
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3262 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.
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? These are small colored tea-light candles sold in packs of six. They are meant to decorate tables or rooms.

What's happening? The flames can burn too high. They may catch nearby things on fire. The wicks can stay hot after the flame goes out and start a fire if they touch something flammable.

Does this affect me? If you own or use these candles in Finland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe candle.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The flames coming from the candles are too high and may ignite flammable material close to the candle. Moreover, the wicks have a long afterglow, possible causing fire if getting in contact with flammable material. Also, · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 23, 2017
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/265753

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What is this product recall alert about?
Northern Light Candle — Six tea light candles with coloured flames. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The flames coming from the candles are too high and may ignite flammable material close to the candle. Moreover, the wicks have a long afterglow, possible causing fire if getting in contact with flamm...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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