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🧸 Product FR February 9, 2026

peau d'ane — bougie

hauteur de la flamme, noircissement du contenant après combustion prolongée

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
peau d'ane — bougie
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Burn the candle only under supervision. Stop using it if the container blackens or the flame changes near the end when the wax is low and after long burning. Return the product to the seller and contact customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760371736102 3760371735990 3760371736157 3760371735921 3760371736010 3760371736584
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This alert was reported 107 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
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? These are small wax candles sold under the brand name Peau d’Âne. They can catch fire or burn you.

What's happening? Some candles have turned black inside and their flames can jump around when they burn low or for too long.

Does this affect me? If you own these candles in France, you may be at risk of fire or burns.

What should I do? Stop using them now. Take them back to the store where you bought them. Call the company that makes them for help.

🤖 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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Type: autres · Category: divers · Hazard: incendie|brûlures · GTIN: 3760371736102, 3760371735990, 3760371736157, 3760371735921 · hauteur de la flamme, noircissement du contenant après combustion prolongée · observation de noircissement du contenant, de variations de flammes en fin de combustion, à un niveau de cire très bas et après une durée prolongée de combustion continue · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
February 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/21121/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
peau d'ane — bougie. Burn the candle only under supervision. Stop using it if the container blackens or the flame changes near the end when the wax is low and after long burning. Return the product to the seller and contact customer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 9, 2026 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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