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Aromatic pearls Celestial Sense, Green Leaf Creations (2. model) “Pot Pourri Pearls” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1709/15
Summary
null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff (sweets). This may lead children to put the small pearls in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
Aromatic pearls — Celestial Sense, Green Leaf Creations (2. model)
- Brand
- Celestial Sense, Green Leaf Creations (2. model)
- Name / model
- Pot Pourri Pearls · 1.) item № 271501 Rose; 2.) item № 2715112 Cinnamon
- Batch number(s)
- 1.) 5205445151019; 2.) 5205445151125
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Aromatic pearls with a diameter of less than 1 cm in pink (rose scent) and brown (cinnamon scent).
What is the risk?
- null Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff (sweets). This may lead children to put the small pearls in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2015
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